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Mata edges derby for Man Utd
- Updated: October 26, 2016
Juan Mata booked Manchester United’s place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals as his second-half strike sealed a 1-0 victory over Manchester City at Old Trafford.
The Spaniard’s drilled effort, 54 minutes into Wednesday’s fourth-round tie, proved decisive as United and Jose Mourinho atoned for Sunday’s hammering at Chelsea with a morale-boosting victory against their nearest rivals.
The result means Pep Guardiola is now in the midst of his worst winless run as a manager, with City failing to win any of their last six in all competitions, while United prepare to host West Ham in the next round.
The 173rd Manchester derby began with Mourinho issuing an apology to supporters for his side’s display at Stamford Bridge. Michael Carrick, making only his third start of the season, was drafted in to captain the hosts who made four changes.
Vincent Kompany and Leroy Sane were the only players to retain their places from City’s draw with Southampton as Guardiola made nine changes.
Having conceded inside 30 seconds at Stamford Bridge, it was so nearly another nightmare start …
