Solskjaer berates Man Utd for 'worst' half of the season in derby loss

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup - Third Round - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - January 4, 2020 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

(Reuters) - Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has labelled his side's first-half performance in Tuesday's League Cup semi-final, first leg defeat their worst display of the season.

Despite starting the game without a recognised striker, holders City outclassed United in a 3-1 victory at Old Trafford, scoring all three goals in a 21-minute first half blitz.