As Manchester United prepare to host their bitter rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Wednesday for the Manchester derby in the English Football League Cup, we take you through five key things you need to know about this fixture. Both sides have been struggling in the league but nevertheless, this fixture is expected to draw some fireworks. Now let’s head straight to the facts
Man United’s poor run vs City in the League Cup
The Red Devils have won only two of their six previous League Cup games with Man City. They have drawn once and lost thrice in the process. However, Mourinho’s men are unbeaten in three League Cup games at Old Trafford vs City.
Last meeting – the facts and figures
The last time these two sides faced each other in the League Cup was in the 2009/10 semis. Man Utd won 4-3 on aggregate after winning 3-1 in the second leg which was played at Old Trafford.
Old Trafford – Man City’s new ‘home ground’
Man City have been winning at Old Trafford in recent times in the Manchester derby. The Citizens have won four of their last six games at Old Trafford, drawing once and losing once in the process.
Manchester derby – a gift for City in the League Cup
The last two times when Man City bundled the Red Devils out of the League Cup, they went on to win the competition. The first instance was in the 1969/70 season while the second was in 1975/76.
Cup competitions – free gifts for Mou against Pep
Jose Mourinho has a better winning record against Pep Guardiola in cup competitions. The Portuguese tactician has registered three wins over the Spaniard so far, but two of them came in cup competitions. The first competition was the Champions League while the second was the Copa Del Rey, both in Spain.
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