Lampard’s Derby knock United out of League Cup
LONDON: Derby County manager Frank Lampard piled more misery on his former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho as the Rams beat 10-man Manchester United 8-7 on penalties, while Manchester City cruised into the last 16 of the League Cup on Tuesday.
Mourinho paid the price for making nine changes in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Old Trafford before spot-kicks with Paul Pogba rested on another day dominated by the Frenchman’s frosty relationship with his manager. Phil Jones finally missed from the spot after 15 successful penalties. According to reports before kick-off, Pogba will not captain United again under Mourinho due to his persistent public outbursts criticising the Portuguese’s tactics.
Early on it seemed like Mourinho would get a positive response to Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Wolves as Juan Mata slotted home the opener after just three minutes. However, an unchanged Derby side struck back after the break thanks to a wonderful free-kick from former Liverpool striker Harry Wilson.
Moments later, United goalkeeper Sergio Romero saw red for handling another Wilson effort outside the area.
The visitors made the man advantage count when Jack Mariott headed home five minutes from time, but Marouane Fellaini looked to have saved Mourinho’s blushes with a towering header deep into stoppage time.
However, substitute United ‘keeper Lee Grant failed to stop any of Derby’s penalties and Jones finally faltered to compound a bad start to the season for Mourinho’s men.
City boss Pep Guardiola enjoyed a far more comfortable evening despite ringing changes as England under-19 international Phil Foden shone in a 3-0 win at League One Oxford.
Gabriel Jesus headed home from close range in the first half. Riyad Mahrez scored a second 12 minutes from time. And Foden rounded off a fine individual display with his first senior goal for the club in stoppage time.