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Solskjaer calls for more protection for Man Utd stars from 'tactical fouls' ahead of Carabao Cup clash with City

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United players have been frequent victims of tactical fouling this season, and he has called for more protection from referees ahead of a Carabao Cup semi-final tie against Manchester City.

In the days leading up to a derby meeting at the end of the 2018-19 campaign, Solskjaer hinted that City's penchant for late tackles was a deliberate tactic to slow down their opposition, which Pep Guardiola vehemently denied.

United are due to come up against their noisy neighbours once again on Tuesday night, in a semi-final first-leg clash at Old Trafford.