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      Man Utd to face Forest and Newcastle to play Southampton in Carabao Cup semi-final after late evening draw

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will face Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.The Red Devils booked their place in the last four of the tournament with a win over Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night.
      The draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals took place on Wednesday night eveningCredit: PA
      Manchester United will face Nottingham Forest in their semi-finalCredit: Getty
      High-flying Newcastle will face Southampton in their semiCredit: REX
      Southampton pulled off the shock of the quarters by dumping out Manchester CityCredit: REX
      Forest were the last team to join the semi-final party, moving a step closer to a day out at Wembley by edging Wolves in a thrilling penalty shootout on Wednesday night.
      They duo were unexpectedly joined in the final four by Prem strugglers Southampton – who dumped out tournament favourites Manchester City in a famous victory at St Mary’s.

      Saints will have to see off high-flying Newcastle United in their semi-final to book their place in the final.
      The semi-finals will be two-legged affairs, with Forest and Saints respectively playing host to United and Newcastle first.
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      The first leg-leg matches will take place in the week commencing January 23.
      The reverse fixtures will take place the following week, commencing January 30.
      The final will be held at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, February 26.
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      High-flying Newcastle booked their place in the semis with a 2-0 win over Leicester on Tuesday night.
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      The victory at St James’ Park fired Eddie Howe’s soaring Magpies to their first cup semi-final in 18 years.
      Dean Henderson was the hero of Forest’s shootout victory over Wolves.
      But the keeper is unlikely to feature in the tie against United as he’s on loan at the City Ground from the Red Devils.
      Forest stopper Dean Henderson is unlikely to play against parent club Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      He could line up against his parent club if he receives special dispensation.
      But given United’s eagerness to end their trophy drought, it’s unlikely they’ll allow him to play.
      Forest boss Steve Cooper said of Henderson’s potential absence: “Only just thought of that.
      “Got me on the spot there. It is unfortunate. That has put a bit of a dampner on it.” More

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      Carabao Cup: Are there replays in the League Cup or does it go to extra-time and penalties?

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      THE Carabao Cup (formerly known as the League Cup) is reaching the closing streach.Matches in the domestic cup competition are SINGLE-LEGGED up to the semi-finals, meaning that the tie goes to extra-time and then penalties if the score is still drawn after 90 mins.
      Manchester United won the competition last seasonCredit: PA:Press Association
      The final was two-legged from 1961 to 1966, but has been single-legged ever since.

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      Do Carabao Cup ties go to extra-time and penalties?
      Yes.
      If the match is drawn after 90 minutes the tie will go to extra-time and then penalties.
      League Cup fixtures are decided over a single match in every round apart from the semi-finals.
      The final was two-legged from 1961 to 1966, but has been single-legged ever since.
      Will the Carabao Cup use ABBA penalties this season?
      Yes they will.
      This season, there will also be the addition of ABBA penalties for drawn ties if it goes past extra-time.
      What is the ABBA penalty shootout?
      Uefa and Fifa are examining a new ABBA system, as an alternative to the current ABAB.
      That basically means the order of penalties taken in a shootout will be similar to the serve in a tennis tie-break.
      So, rather than one team taking first and the other following, the idea is that one team takes a penalty, followed by the opposition taking two penalties.
      Chelsea were beaten by Arsenal in the Community Shield on the ABBA pensCredit: Rex Features
      Each team then alternates in taking two penalties until a result is achieved.
      The idea behind the change is to take away the unfair disadvantage the team that takes the second penalty supposedly has when they have to kick to stay in the game.Which competitions will the system be used this season?
      The EFL announced that ABBA penalties will be trialled across all its competitions.
      That means that the League Cup and Checkatrade Trophy will both be using the system.
      And ABBA penalties could also decide which teams get promoted as they will be used in the EFL playoffs.
      The Community Shield tie between Arsenal and Chelsea was of course won by the Gunners on the new ABBA-style pens.
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      Fans all say the same thing about Man City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega as Djenepo scores screamer to put Southampton 2-0 up

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      FANS slammed Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega after his mistake allowed Southampton to score.The Saints opened the scoring through Sekou Mara’s well-taken goal and moments later Moussa Djenepo doubled the hosts’ lead.

      Moussa Djenepo spotted Stefan Ortega off his line and curled one from distanceCredit: Getty
      The ball looped over the keeper and into the back of the netCredit: AFP
      Ortega was slammed by fans for his mistakeCredit: Alamy
      The forward picked up the ball inside City’s half and darted towards goal.
      Djenepo quickly spotted Ortega miles off his line and curled the ball over the German and into the back of the net.
      That sparked criticism on social media with many fans questioning the keeper’s positioning and overall ability.
      One supporter wrote: “What is Ortega doing 😭.”
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      Another added: “This Ortega is very stupid. A very stupid human being.”
      And a third said: “Ortega is worst than [Zack] Steffen 😭.”
      Another commented: “Sub off Ortega.”
      Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp was also perplexed by Ortega, saying: “I’ve no idea what he’s trying to do there from a goalkeeper’s point of view.”
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      Ortega joined City last summer and has been Pep Guardiola’s pick in goal for the Carabao Cup this season.
      He kept a clean sheet in the third-round win over Chelsea and featured in the last-round against Liverpool.
      The 30-year-old also played in the 4-0 FA Cup win over the Blues on Sunday, though had little to do as his side dominated.
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      Nottingham Forest vs Wolves LIVE: Latest score and TV details as Steve Cooper’s side into Carabao Cup semi-final

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST and Wolves will both be searching to take a step closer to Wembley in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.The winners will play in a two-legged affair in the semi-final before reaching Wembley, and the chance of a trophy.
      Last night saw Manchester United beat Charlton Athletic while Newcastle defeated Leicester City to reach the last-4.
      Man City face Southampton in the other clash, wih the City Ground playing host to Forest’s match-up against Julen Lopetegui’s Wolves.

      Start time: 7.45pm UK time
      TV/Live stream: Not televised
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      Nottingham Forest XI: Henderson, Aurier, Boly, Worrall, Lodi, Freuler, Mangala, Yates, Gibbs-White, Scarpa, Johnson
      Wolves XI: Sa, Semedo, Toti, Kilman, Jonny, Ait Nouri, Nunes, Moutinho, Guedes, Hee-Chan, Jimenez

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      Southampton vs Man City LIVE: Latest score and TV details as Citizens OUT of Carabao Cup

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      MANCHESTER CITY are OUT of the Carabao Cup after defeat to Southampton in the quarter-final.Sekou Mara put the Saints ahead before Moussa Djenepo fired a fantastic long range strike past Stefan Ortega to double the lead!
      Manchester United came out victors over Charlton Athletic while Newcastle secured their place in the next round by beating Leicester City while Nottingham Forest take on Wolves today.
      However, Pep Guardiola’s side will not join them in the next round after falling to defeat.

      RESULT: Southampton 2 Man City 0
      TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Football
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      Southampton XI: Bazunu, Walker-Peters, Salisu, Lyanco, Caleta-Car, Lavia, Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Djenepo, Armstrong, Mara
      Man City XI: Ortega, Cancelo, Walker, Laporte, Gomez, Phillips, Gundogan, Palmer, Foden, Grealish, Alvarez

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      Dan Burn leaves Newcastle dressing room in stitches by performing wacky dance to celebrate scoring in Carabao Cup win

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      NEWCASTLE cup hero Dan Burn had the changing room in stitches with a celebratory dance after scoring against Leicester City.The defender netted the go-ahead goal at St James’ Park that helped the Magpies beat the Foxes in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
      Dan Burn performed a wacky dance for his Newcastle team-mates
      His team-mates found it hilarious
      Burn netted a vital goal for the Magpies against Leicester City in the Carabao CupCredit: Reuters
      During the post-game celebrations, Burn performed an incredibly wacky dance for his team-mates.
      Manager Eddie Howe was praising him for scoring his goal and then his fellow Newcastle squad members started to request him to “dance”.
      The 30-year-old graciously accepted, which was quite a sight with his 6ft 7in frame.
      After the performance, Burn said he was inspired by watching Magpies winger Jacob Murphy.
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      He was asked about the dance and told Sky Sports: “Last time I did a dance like that, I didn’t score for two years.
      “So I hope it is not going to be the same again.”
      The dance also went down well with the club’s fans as one commented: “I’m crying, I love him more than my life.”
      A second wrote: “Best dancer in the league.”
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      A third said: “He is living his best life in his heart club. It’s downright beautiful. Apart from the glitter and the starlets, football is so endearing.”
      A fourth added: “This is a belter.”
      Newcastle were joined in the semi-finals by Manchester United following their 3-0 win over Charlton.
      The two sides will have to wait to find out their next opponents as Nottingham Forest take on Wolves and Southampton face Manchester City in the other quarter-finals tomorrow. More

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      Man Utd player ratings: Rashford is unplayable, Martinez makes welcome return but Elanga fails to take his chance

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      MANCHESTER UNITED got past Charlton to book their place in the Carabao Cup semi-final after a double off the bench by Marcus Rashford.A stunning goal from Antony gave the Red Devils the lead in the first-half.
      Marcus Rashford has continued his amazing run of formCredit: Getty
      Anthony Elanga struggled while playing up frontCredit: Getty
      Before super-sub Marcus Rashford scored twice late in the game to make it EIGHT home games in a row in which he has netted.
      The England striker’s interventions made the scoreline more flattering for a United side who were not at their best.
      Meanwhile, there was also a moment of concern in the first-half when Diogo Dalot went off injured.
      SunSport’s Martin Blackburn looked at who played well and who didn’t against Charlton.
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      Tom Heaton – 7
      Twenty years after he first signed for the club, he finally got his first team debut. Not many shots to save but the veteran’s handling was secure on his big night.
      Diogo Dalot – 6
      Fired an early effort over but just his second start since the World Cup ended early due to another injury. Replaced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka on 34 mins.
      Harry Maguire – 6
      Club captain given another start and another clean sheet but one or two hairy moments again – and rightly booked for clumsy foul on Sessegnon.
      Lisandro Martinez – 7
      First start since winning the World Cup and like he’d never been away with a couple of trademark crunching tackles and organising at the back.
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      Tyrell Malacia – 6
      Linked up well with Garnacho down the left. Booked late on for a foul which could have proved costly for the hosts. 
      Scott McTominay – 6
      Found starts hard to come by this season – and helped United take control in the middle. Could have settled any nerves but saw late shot blocked.
      Fred – 7
      Played ball out to Anthony for the opener and rattled the post with a sensational 25 yard free kick towards the end of first half. Made way for Eriksen on the hour.
      Antony – 7
      Curled home a beauty for the opening goal and went close again after the break.
      Looked a threat yet his reluctance to use his right peg is surely a concern.  Subbed off the hour. 
      Kobbie Mainoo, aged only 17, made his first senior Manchester United startCredit: Getty
      Kobbie Mainoo – 5
      Teen midfielder given a chance after impressing in the friendlies in Spain last month. Some nice touches and showed signs of promise before being replaced by the more experienced Casemiro. 
      Alejandro Garnacho – 7
      Nice pull back for Dalot and saw early an shot deflected wide. Young Argentine wideman gets crowd off their seats and looks to have a bright future.
      Anthony Elanga – 5
      Played as a centre forward but barely touched the ball in the first half and saw a goal chalked off for offside after the re-start.  Not a natural down the middle. 
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      Subs
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka (on for Dalot, 34 mins) – 6
      Marcus Rashford (on for Antony, 60 mins) – 8
      The England international made an impact again – what a run of form he’s having.
      He’s now scored in United’s last eight games consecutively.
      Casemiro (on for Mainoo, 60 mins) – 6
      Christian Eriksen (on for Fred, 60 mins) – 6
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      Man Utd 3-0 Charlton LIVE RESULT: Sub Rashford on the double as Utd sail into Carabao Cup semi-finals

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten Charlton 3-0 to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.Antony opened the scoring with a long-range stunner before sub Marcus Rashford put the game out of Charlton’s reach with a late double.
      The big draw for the Carabao Cup final four is taking place on Wednesday night.

      Result: Man Utd 3 Charlton 0
      Man Utd XI: Heaton, Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Malacia, McTominay, Fred, Garnacho, Mainoo, Antony, Elanga
      Charlton XI: Maynard-Brewer, Clare, Inniss, Ness, Sessegnon, Dobson, Morgan, Fraser, Rak-Sakyi, Leaburn, Blackett-Taylor

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      ten Hag keeping side grounded
      Despite their current form, the Dutch manager knows it is important to keep his players focussed on the task at hand.
      Sitting fourth in the Premier League table, they have the chance to push on in the remainder of the season.
      Their noisy neighbours stand in the way this weekend.

      Marcus continues red-hot form
      Marcus Rashford has scored 15 goals and 6 assists in the 25 games he has played this season.
      Despite the criticism he received from some quarters at the start of the season, the England forward has remained focussed at the task at hand.
      Having scored in eight times in his last eight games at Old Trafford, he will be one to watch for rivals City at the weekend.
      Red Devils avoid banana skin
      In a totally deserved win, United showed their dominance against lower league oppposition.
      At one-nil, there was a chance of them being hit on the counter-attack but ten Hag’s substitutions were to pay dividends.
      Two goals from Marcus Rashford putting the game to bed.

      Theatre still dreaming of silverware
      United make it to their third league cup semi-final in the last four years.
      They will be hoping to avoid Man City in the draw that is for sure.
      Erik ten Hag continues his side’s good form as they head into a Manchester derby this weekend.
      Credit: AFP
      FT: Man Utd 3-0 Charlton
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Rashford’s second goal may have been just offside but with no VAR and the linesman keeping their flag down, the goal stands.
      Erik ten Hag’s side go through to the semi-finals.
      Goal – Marcus Rashford (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 2-0 Charlton
      90+3. Rashford has scored in the last 8 consecutive games at Old Trafford.
      Credit where it’s due to Charlton they are still piling forward whenever they can.
      It could have been a different end to the game if it wasn’t for Rashford.
      Man Utd 2-0 Charlton
      90+2. That second goal certainly has winded the visitors as they see their chances of getting back into this game fading away.
      There are claims of a handball against Maguire in the box and also for a penalty for a foul but the referee is not interested.
      Eriksen does well to dribble the ball out of defence.
      Man Utd 2-0 Charlton
      90. Game, set and match Man Utd.
      Casemiro finds Pellistri who in turn finds the run of Rashford.
      As the keeper comes out to block he lifts it over him into the net.
      We are going to have four additional minutes here.
      Goal – Marcus Rashford (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      88. Pellistri does well down the right flank, taking the ball to the touchline before looking for McTominay.
      The Scottish midfielder looks to get a shot away but Charlton block once again and ball bobbles up for the keeper to collect.
      End to end stuff here at the moment.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      86. United are putting the pressure on now.
      More importantly, it is keeping the ball up the right end of the pitch with time running out.
      Malacia is receiving some treatment for a stray arm to the face.
      Credit: AFP
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      84. Garnacho has been a thorn in the side of Charlton this evening.
      Again finding Eriksen in a good position, Maynard-Brewer makes a fantastic save.
      Getting down well to save to his left, tipping it around the post for a corner.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton – Eriksen chance
      82. United come charging forward with the impressive Garnacho.
      He tries to shoot but his effort is blocked and breaks to Eriksen with the goal at his mercy.
      The Danish playmaker shoots but again there is a Charlton defender sliding in to make a block once again.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      80. As we enter the closing stages of this game, United are still open to the ultimate sucker punch.
      Charlton have made a name for themselves winning penalty shootouts in this trophy this season.
      Having scored 15 of the 17 penalties taken so far, United would do well to put this game to bed.
      Maguire is shown a yellow card for a clumsy foul.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      78. Fraser stands over the free kick once again.
      He gets it over the wall and back down but it is straight at Heaton who makes a very comfortable save.
      Should have done better with that one.
      Credit: Reuters
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton – Malacia yellow card
      76. United are playing short passes around trying to tire their opponents.
      Charlton break and Malacia is penalised for a foul just on the edge of the Man Utd penalty area.
      Big chance for Charlton here.
      Malacia is shown a yellow card for the challenge.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      74. Sessegnon is causing Wan-Bissaka all sots of problems down the right-hand side of United’s defence.
      On this occasion he dummies a cross before dropping the shoulder and taking it past the United full back.
      Heaton is able to gather the cross before Charlton can get a head to it.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      72. Garnacho holds the ball up, waiting for someone to offer themselves as an option.
      He slides a lovely ball into Christian Eriksen who whips the ball across the box looking for a touch.
      There are no United players in the six yard box to do so.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      70. While the score stays at one-nil, the visitors are only one counter-attack away from taking this to penalties.
      Casemiro sees the keeper off his line and tries to beat him from inside his own half.
      That is as close as that got to troubling the Charlton goal.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      68. United are probing the Charlton, just on the edge of their box, trying to find a way to unlock them.
      They cannot seem to work the ball through the numbers.
      Dean Holden’s side are trying to press more in this half.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      66. Charlton feel they should have a free-kick just outside the United box but the referee waves play on.
      The home side break at pace and the ball is fed into Garnacho.
      He drops the shoulder and cuts inside with a perfect sight of goal as he looks for the top corner.
      Great save from Maynard-Brewer as he tips it wide.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      64. Charlton are showing more attacking intent in this half.
      They are causing United problems when they do.
      Not so much testing Heaton but stretching the back four.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      62. Garnacho is fouled in a wide position.
      Maguire is loving these crossfield balls today.
      On this occasion the young winger is adjudged to be offside.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      60. Mainoo, Antony and Fred come off for United.
      They are replaced by Rashford, Eriksen and Casemiro.
      Meanwhile, Charlton bring off Blackett-Taylor for O’Connell.
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