Manchester United reached the League Cup final on Tuesday, beating Derby County 4-2 at Old Trafford to overturn a shock 1-0 defeat in the first leg.
The Premier League champions cruised into a 3-0 half-time lead with goals from Nani, John O’Shea and Carlos Tevez but had to withstand a spirited second-half fightback from the Championship (second division) strugglers.
Giles Barnes slotted home a penalty with 10 minutes remaining to give Derby hope of forcing extra time but substitute Cristiano Ronaldo converted an 89th-minute spot kick for United. Barnes then curled in a stoppage-time free kick.
United, who have reached the final for the seventh time, will face either Tottenham Hotspur or Championship side Burnley in the Wembley final. Tottenham won the first leg 4-1 at home. — Reuters