Chris Hatherall: City defeat another backward step for Ole

Just when Manchester United had kidded themselves they were closing the gap on their noisy neighbours, even if it was only by a fraction, they were brought back to cruel reality at Old Trafford in this Carabao Cup semi-final — and must now face the stark truth that nothing has changed under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at all.

The Norwegian may be a United legend but as he looked on helplessly and hopelessly as his team were outclassed in the first half it was hard not to question how much rope United can continue to give him.