Published 13:36 IST, January 7th 2020

Carabao Cup: Manchester United vs Manchester City live streaming details and preview

The first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final between Man United and Man City will kick off at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. This is the 180th Manchester derby.

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Manchester United are set to take on city rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on January 8 at 1:30 AM IST in first leg of Carabao Cup semi-final. United are winless in two matches y have played during this calendar year. Manchester City, on or hand, have won both ir games in January so far. pressure, refore, will be on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his men to deliver goods in 180th Manchester derby.

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Manchester United vs Manchester City Carabao Cup semi-final preview

In a press conference ahead of game, Manchester United manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was quoted as saying, "In a derby, it's about adrenalin and atmosphere." However, Manchester United had little atmosphere to count on during ir last meeting with Manchester City. Red Devils emerged 2-1 winners at Etihad early in December in what was a shock defeat for Pep Guardiola's side. Despite having a close-to-full-strength squad at his disposal, goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial condemned Man City to defeat. However, Manchester City have done relatively well since that defeat. Barring a 2-3 defeat against Wolves, Man City have won all of ir matches since last Manchester derby. Interestingly, this will be Man United's 15th EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) semi-final. Only Liverpool (17) have made more appearances in competition's history.

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Manchester United have unique advant of gaining upper hand in first leg of Carabao Cup at Old Trafford. However, y might have to do without services of ir second-most expensive acquisition, Harry Maguire. Maguire picked up a kck in FA Cup fixture against Wolves last week.

pace and directness of Marcus Rashford and Daniel James could prove to be troublesome for a Manchester City side that has t kept a clean sheet in both ir games in calendar year. While Aymeric Laporte has returned to light training, he is still a couple of weeks away from returning to action. Nicolas Otamendi will be available for selection after recovering from injury. For Manchester United, Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba continue to nurse injuries, which will mean that Fred and Nemanja Matic could continue as midfield pivot.

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