Solskjaer: Winning a trophy the next step for Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says winning the Carabao Cup would be a "very, very big step'' for Manchester United as his side look to make it fourth time lucky in Wednesday's semi-final against Manchester City.

United lost to Pep Guardiola's men in the final four of the competition last season, before going onto lose in the semi-finals of the FA Cup and Europa League.

Solskjaer said: "The next game is always important but of course a semi-final is a chance to get to the final, to get your hands on a trophy in the next round and for this team it would be a very, very big step getting your hands on a trophy.

"We've developed a lot in the last six months, last 12 months since the last semi in the Carabao Cup so of course it's not just learning to win semis.

"We've also earned the right to feel we can go all the way with our performances.

"We are confident, we are going into the game with good form so there's no excuses.''