Dates for the Carling Cup semi-final derby showdown have been confirmed.

City will host the first leg at City of Manchester Stadium on Wednesday, January 6 (kick-off 7.45pm), a match to be televised live by BBC.

The return at Old Trafford will be played on Tuesday, January 19 (8pm) and shown live on Sky.

The date of the FA Cup third-round tie away to Middlesbrough should be confirmed on Monday.