Paul Pogba's strike helps Manchester United past plucky Hull and on to EFL Cup final

Paul Pogba's second half strike effectively settled the tie, but Manchester United did not have it all their own way Getty

Jose Mourinho declined to acknowledge vanquish as Manchester United crawled into the EFL Cup last to the detriment of a vivacious Hull City.

Joined edged to a 3-2 total win in the wake of losing 2-1 at the KCOM Stadium, which means Mourinho endured his first League Cup overcome in typical time in 28 matches.

Objectives from Tom Huddlestone and Oumar Niasse came either side of Paul Pogba's strike to give the hosts a first win over the Red Devils since 1974.

It additionally finished United's 17-coordinate unbeaten run yet the disputable way of Hull's opening objective provoked Mourinho to call it a draw.

Body were granted a punishment by official Jon Moss after Harry Maguire tumbled in the punishment range while being set apart by Marcos Rojo. Joined dissented fervently however replays indicated Rojo pulling Maguire's shirt.

Tom Huddlestone converted a controversial spot-kick to put the hosts ahead on the night (Getty)

"I think 18 matches undefeated is stunning," Mourinho said. "We didn't lose. It was 1-1. I just observed two objectives. I saw Pogba objective and their objective. Incredible objective, extraordinary activity, awesome cross and the person at the far post. 1-1."

Mourinho and his players went up against Moss at half-time to keep on debating his choice yet they scarcely had reason for harsh grapes. The Portuguese will have the chance to win a fourth association glass when his side face Southampton on February 26.

Mourinho said the amusement was "in the pocket" and "under control" however that appraisal hulls an insult.

Jose Mourinho appeared frustrated by his side's complacent first-half performance (Getty)

The Tigers, nineteenth in the Premier League, were heartbreaking to lose the main leg 2-0 and were merited champs of the second on home turf, in spite of United being at full-quality and Marco Silva, the Hull head mentor, selecting to roll out seven improvements to his side.

Mourinho's group were person on foot for a significant part of the match and Hull, loaded with pizzazz and venture, exploited.

The break the hosts needed came ten minutes before half-time with the honor of the punishment be that as it may, even from that point onward, Silva's side shone.


It took a cut of fortune to support United for the guests to level.

Huddlestone, following back, pushed the ball far from Rashford and straight into the way of Pogba, who jabbed the ball low past David Marshall. It felt pitiless on Hull however they continued onward.

Both sides hit the bar with headers – Marcos Rojo for United and Oumar Niasse for Hull – and the hosts gave themselves recharged any desire for constraining additional time when Niasse made it 2-1 with five minutes to go.

The impressive Oumar Niasse scored late on to give Hull some brief hope of progression (Getty)

Lazar Markovic spread the play out to David Meyler, whose cross was met by Niasse at the back post. 

It was a victor for Hull, regardless of what Mourinho says. The Tigers had won the fight however lost the war. 

"We've had a decent execution and it's a decent win for us," said Silva, who assumed control from Mike Phelan three weeks back. 

"It wasn't sufficient to accomplish our objective yet most likely it will offer certainty to our players. 

"It was a decent execution once more, a great state of mind and we controlled the diversion in vast periods against a major group. It is outlandish as of now to feel truly glad. 

"When I came here it was no wins in two months however now in five amusements we have won three. Two of them have been against Manchester United and one against Chelsea. That ought to offer certainty to every one of us. I complimented the players in the changing area." 

Mourinho started each of his spells at Chelsea with League Cup triumphs and tailed them by grabbing greater prizes. 

Joined will trust it is a repeating theme.​ 

Body City (4-2-3-1): Marshall; Meyler, Maguire, Dawson, Tymon; Huddlestone, Clucas; Bowen (Markovic, 59), Maloney (Evandro, 64), Diomande (Hernandez, 69); Niasse. 

Substitutes: Kuciak, Robertson, Elabdellaoui, Weir. 

Manchester United (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Darmian, Smalling, Jones, Rojo; Carrick, Herrera; Rashford, Pogba, Lingard (Rooney, 79); Ibrahimovic. 

Substitutes: Romero, Fosu-Mensah, Shaw, Fellaini, Mkhitaryan. 

Official: Jon Moss (West Yorkshire).