Ruben Amorim endured his first major setback as Manchester United manager, with his side crashing out of the Carabao Cup after a thrilling 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, despite a spirited effort for a late comeback driven by the likes of Amad Diallo and Joshua Zirkzee.

First Man United substitute Joshua Zirkzee tapped in after Forster’s pass out from the back had been intercepted before Amad Diallo blocked his clearance to

Tottenham Hotspur remained on track for a first trophy since 2008 after they edged out Manchester United to advance to the semi-finals of the League Cup. Spurs will lock horns against Liverpool in the semi-finals whereas Arsenal will face Newcastle United.