Do NOT leave Phil Jones in a back two, beware the elusive false nine and target Manchester City's rusty left flank… here's what Manchester United must do to pull off a monumental Carabao Cup turnaround (or at least avoid another hiding)

After their 3-1 victory at Old Trafford in the first leg, it will taking something special to stop Manchester City reaching the final of the Carabao Cup for the third consecutive season.

However, having already won at the Etihad this campaign, rivals Manchester United are better placed than most to turn the tide.

At the very least, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his side will be looking to avoid a repeat of the calamitous 35-minute spell in the first half that nearly saw the tie slip from their grasp entirely.

Here, Sportsmail looks at the key areas where United must improve from the first leg if they are to stand a chance of turning the tide.