MANCHESTER, England -- Three points from Manchester United's 2-0 win vs. Hull in the EFL Cup semifinal first leg.
1. Mata is decisive again
Manchester United are one step from Wembley thanks to a comfortable first leg win, which was secured by goals from Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini.
Mata's strike, his seventh of the season, once again highlighted his importance to Jose Mourinho's team, while substitute Fellaini's late header prompted a touchline bear-hug with his manager and gave United control of the tie ahead of the second-leg at the KCom Stadium on Jan.