Pedersen strikes but Saha gives United edge

Blackburn 1 Manchester United 1

Blackburn set up a tantalising Carling Cup semi-final decider, in a fortnight’s time, at Old Trafford.

Rovers’ two-goal hero in their Old Trafford triumph of four months ago, Pedersen gave United another nasty shock last night, blasting home an equaliser to Louis Saha’s opener which ensures the second leg will start level.