United edge past spirited Hull to reach League Cup final

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Britain Football Soccer Hull City v Manchester United EFL Cup Semi Final Second Leg The Kingston Communications Stadium 26/1/17 Manchester United’s Paul Pogba in action with Hull City’s Josh Tymon and Sam Clucas – Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith Livepic

Reuters: Manchester United reached the League Cup final but were made to sweat as Hull City won the second leg of their last-four encounter 2-1 on Thursday to come within one goal of forcing extra time.

Hull’s Oumar Niasse scored in the 85th minute to reduce the aggregate deficit to 3-2, but there was to be no fairytale comeback for the Premier League relegation strugglers who were spirited in their efforts to overturn their 2-0 first-leg defeat.

Tom Huddlestone had put the hosts ahead after 35 minutes from the penalty spot, but they were unable to turn the screw and allowed a much-improved United to claw their way back into the match after the break when Paul Pogba stabbed in an equaliser.

Niasse steered home a David Meyler cross from close range but Jose Mourinho’s side held on to set up a clash against Southampton in the final at Wembley on February 26 after the Saints upset Liverpool on Wednesday at Anfield.

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