Aston Villa went through to the League Cup Final last night in a dramatic 6 – 4 win over Blackburn Rovers.
James Milner gave Aston Villa a one-goal lead to take into their return fixture against Blackburn, as Martin O’Neill’s side overcame Rovers in the League Cup semi-final first leg at Ewood Park Thursday.
Roberto Mancini’s fine start as manager of Manchester City continued earlier tonight as his side thrashed Blackburn Rovers 4 – 1.
Liverpool crashed to a fifth defeat in their last eleven games after going down to nine men in their 3-1 loss at Fulham.
A well-taken side foot finish from Michael Owen sealed Carling Cup holders Manchester United’s quarter final place, after their 2-0 victory at Barnsley.