Manchester United Book Their Place At Wembley

Manchester United booked their place in the Carling Cup final despite being given a late scare by Derby County.

Derby had a one goal lead going into this game and I personally didn't think it would be enough for them.

A fierce Nani strike levelled the tie and defensive errors let John O'Shea and Carlos Tevez put United in charge.

Derby did improve after the break and Giles Barnes replied from the spot when Paul Green was fouled in the area.

Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench and scored the penalty that seemed to secure the tie.

Barnes, however, had diferent ideas and his superb free-kick set up a tense finale.

It is United who have reached Wembley, where they will take on Burnley or Tottenham, but the
Championship strugglers still deserve praise for the spirit they showed at Old Trafford when the
game looked dead and buried.

The Quadruple is still very much alive.........

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Manchester United Face Derby In Carling Cup Semi-Final

Burnley have been given the chance to take down a big club when they were drawn against Spurs in the Carling Cup Quarter Final draw. So far, Burnley have knocked out Fulham, Chelsea and Arsenal in their quest to win the trophy.

Manchester United were left to play Derby County in the other semi final. Derby did actually claim a Premier League scalp in the shape of Stoke City in the last round as did Manchester United. Derby beating Stoke and United 5-3 victors over Blackburn Rovers.

The matches will be played in the weeks beginning 5 and 19 January 2009. The final takes place at Wembley on Sunday, 1 March.....Back To Home Page...