English League Cup 2019-20: Man City to face United after both win 3-1

Manchester City remained on course to lift the League Cup for a third successive season after overcoming third-tier Oxford United 3-1.

English League Cup 2019-20: Aston Villa trounce Liverpool boys 5-0 to reach semis

Liverpool fielded a starting lineup consisting mainly of reserves and youth team players with an average age of 19.4, a club record.

Liverpool beat Arsenal at Anfield in a penalty shootout on Wednesday after their last-16 tie ended 5-5 in regulation.

Rashford had given a near full-strength United a deserved halftime lead from the penalty spot after Welshman Daniel James had been fouled.

The 18-year-old substitute kept his cool in front of the Kop to send Liverpool through after the hosts had trailed 3-1, 4-2 and 5-4.

Manchester United’s current malaise was laid bare as they struggled past third-tier Rochdale 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Mauricio Pochettino's side were held to a 0-0 draw in normal time before losing 4-3 on penalties.

Pep Guardiola's City side became the first to complete a clean sweep of all three major English trophies.

The Belgian called time on his 11-year stay at City on Sunday to become player-manager at Anderlecht - the club where he started his career.

City also lifted the Community Shield in August for a clean sweep of domestic silverware, but again missed out on the Champions League.