Man City take first-leg lead against Man Utd in Carabao Cup semi

English Premier League champions, Manchester City are a step away from the final of the Carabao Cup after thrashing city rivals, Manchester United in the first leg of the semifinal on Tuesday.

The Pep Guardiola side, who had an incredible first-half display, thrashed their hosts 3-1 at Old Trafford to take a commanding lead ahead of the second leg.

The reverse fixture is set to hold in three weeks time, on January 29 at the Etihad Stadium.

Eventual winners of the tie will play Aston Villa or Leicester City at Wembley.

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City stunned the home fans with three first-half goals, as goals by Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez and – an own goal by – Andreas Pereira put the holders in command.

A changed United came into the second half with more zeal, and were the better team of the half.

A late goal by Marcus Rashford was a consolation, but it will give United hope they can still turn the tie around in the return leg.

The Red Devils would need to score two unreplied goals at the Etihad to scale through to the final of the competition.

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