MANCHESTER, England -- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said before the Carabao Cup semifinal with Manchester City there could be "no excuses" if Manchester United did not reach the first final of his reign, and he is right. The 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford will feel a huge missed opportunity for the Norwegian, who knows how important it is to lift his first trophy as manager. The wait goes on.
United kicked off with a full-strength team and on a run of form that has seen them reach the top of the Premier League table.