Manchester City and Manchester United went toe-to-toe for a place in the Carabao Cup final at a time when both sets of fans are under scrutiny. Here, the PA news agency sums up the issues and the atmosphere inside the Etihad Stadium this evening. Cheshire Police are investigating the incident that came after sinister chants aimed at Woodward and the Glazer family in recent matches. City boss Guardiola got the support he called for before kick-off at a packed-out Etihad Stadium, where Woodward was in attendance having been absent for recent matches. Matic’s second-half red card increased the incline on United’s uphill battle in this semi-final, with United winning 1-0 on the night but losing 3-2 on aggregate as City fans celebrated semi-final success.

Source: Irish Examiner January 29, 2020 22:07 UTC