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This is an archive article published on January 9, 2009
United they fall: Derby setback for Red Devils
Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat by Championship side Derby County in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final...
Written by Reuters
London | January 9, 2009 12:23 AM IST
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Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat by Championship side Derby County in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final at Pride Park on Wednesday.
Kris Commons fired the only goal with half an hour gone and Derby could have taken a two-goal advantage to Old Trafford for the second leg in two weeks time had Rob Hulse not wasted a glorious late chance.
United manager Alex Ferguson fielded an under-strength side but introduced Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo late on with the latter almost equalising with a trademark free kick that brushed the post.
Derby were relegated from the top flight last season with a record low points total and are languishing in 18th place in the Championship. United host Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend.
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