Manchester City put one foot in the EFL Cup final tonight with a 3-1 victory over rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford in the first leg of their semi-final tie. Here, Sports Mole looks back at the best pictures of the action on a bruising night for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

Pep Guardiola and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer embrace before the game.

Mason Greenwood and Nicolas Otamendi in action during the early stages of the contest.

Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring the opener for City.

Pep Guardiola gives instructions to Fernandinho.

Riyad Mahrez doubles City's lead just after the half-hour mark.

Kevin De Bruyne celebrates Andreas Pereira's own goal with Bernardo Silva.

Riyad Mahrez in action with Brandon Williams early in the second half.

Marcus Rashford celebrates pulling one back for United.