Sir Alex Ferguson admits Nemanja Vidic was lucky not to be sent off in Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat of Aston Villa in the final of the Carling Cup.

Wayne Rooney comes off the bench to score the winner as Man Utd beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Carling Cup final at Wembley.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is considering resting striker Wayne Rooney for Sunday’s Carling Cup final against Aston Villa.

Sir Alex Ferguson hails Wayne Rooney as “truly world class” after the striker leads Manchester United into the Carling Cup final at the expense of Manchester City.

Manager Roberto Mancini wants Manchester City to “change history” and edge out rivals Manchester United on Wednesday to seal a place in the Carling Cup final.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson does not believe his players need to be warned about their conduct for the Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

Wayne Rooney’s injury-time header gives Man Utd a scintillating 3-1 Carling Cup semi-final second leg win over rivals Man City to seal a 4-3 aggregate win and set up a final against Aston Villa.