This archive report was first published on 19 December 2019.
Manchester United secured their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 victory over League Two side Colchester on December 18, 2019, at Old Trafford.
Despite struggling to break down the Colchester defense in the first half, the Red Devils unleashed their quality in the second half, with Marcus Rashford scoring the opening goal in the 51st minute.
Ryan Jackson put through his own goal five minutes later under pressure from Rashford, following a tantalizing cross from Mason Greenwood.
Anthony Martial sealed the win for Manchester United when he slid in a Rashford centre.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expressed his excitement about the prospect of a derby match in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City.
Speaking to MUTV, Solskjaer said, "We take what comes our way. We have a good memory from last time we met them. They're the best team in England and we're confident going into the semi-final."
The two teams met in the same stage of the competition in 2010, with Wayne Rooney's dramatic late header sealing an aggregate 4-3 win for United.
