United book League Cup quarter final spot

Manchester United got the better of cross-city rivals Manchester City last night to book a place in the League Cup quarter-finals.

Jose Mourinho's side advanced to a quarter-final clash with West Ham after Juan Mata's second-half strike was enough to secure a battling 1-0 win over a second-string City side at Old Trafford.

In the wake of last weekend's heavy defeat to Chelsea, Mourinho paid tribute to the fighting spirit shown by his players…

Meanwhile, West Ham booked their place in that quarter-final against United after a 2-1 win over Chelsea at the London OIympic Stadium.

Southampton set-up a last-eight clash with Arsenal after the Saints were 1-0 winners over Sunderland at St Mary's.

The other quarter-finals will see Liverpool host Leeds United and Hull take-on in-form Championship side Newcastle.