Case of Bellamy going down as soon as he crosses the white line. Had no trouble getting away from the challenge outside the box.

Referee seems to have a good angle on the incident as well. All round poor decision

Shocking call on the penalty, foul outside the area..Bellamy was lucky to not get booked shortly afterwards as well.

Looked convincing in live play. Replays made it look dubious but Rafael was foolish for doing that in and around the box, similar to Richards' pathetic shirt pull vs. the mighty Everton.

Can't say I'm watching but ... City 2-1 up now.

Given has been outstanding.

Best goalkeeper in the UK.

Another top save there. Shame he doesn't have the silverware to match his skills. It's a pity Fergie doesn't do interviews with the beeb as tonights could of been a good one!

Dubious? There was no contact in the box so it was a dive
I play fullback and if someone turns you the first thing you do is put your arm across them and have a little pull on the shirt just to let them know your there

Awful decision but why did it take Nited 75 minutes to have a go at them??? They did enough in those last 15-20 minutes to have won it and if they start like that next week then I see them doing enough....ps it'd be nice if Nited could find someone who can head a frigging ball before next week too

It was easy to see the diffence as soon as we brought on another striker because Rooney can't play the lone striker role, as soon as he got that free role he started to take them to peices the defenders couldn't get near him.

With Bobby Manc incharge you could see them trying to defend that lead next which could play straght into our hands if Fregie will risk playing two strikers. As for someone who can head a ball we seriously lack hight but hopefully Vidic and Ferdinand will be back next week so that'll add some pressence in the box and from what i've seen of Diouf on video he's devestating in the air.

some cracking saves by Given
United lack a nasty barsteward or two to kick the likes of Bellamy back.
Sets the 2nd leg up nicely
He's not reffing it again is he?
Was it a corner for the 2nd city goal?
Carrick is on borrowed time for me, hope Hargreaves is back soon, and stays injury free.

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I thought a draw would have been a fair result last night, the penalty changed the game and it was never a pen. We looked much better when Owen came on giving Rooney a bit more time and space.

Not a bad result from City's perspective considering how poorly we played in the first half. We'll need a stronger line up next week though. Hopefully Ireland and Onouha can get some game time in the FA Cup.