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Youri Tielemans surged at United’s soft centre, bursting through and brushing off a less-than-convincing challenge from Fred before firing a low shot into the bottom corner.
Chelsea will take on Manchester City in the other last-four tie, and both semi-finals will take place at Wembley on the weekend of April 17-18.
Jamie Vardy could have brought his seven-game goal drought to an end but he pulled his shot just wide of the near post when clean through on goal.
Pep Guardiola`s side who booked a place in the last eight of the competition, where they will travel to take on Premier League rivals Middlesbrough.
With 39 points, Pep Guardiola`s side is only seven behind leaders Chelsea on league table.
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Gundogan also found the net for Guardiola`s City, who have made their best ever start to a season with eight consecutive wins in all competitions.
Last weekend`s impressive 2-1 derby win at Manchester United left City with the only 100 percent record in the division.
Pep Guardiola got one over his old rival Jose Mourinho as Manchester City edged an absorbing derby clash against Manchester United 2-1 on Saturday to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
It was the first encounter between Guardiola and Mourinho, former El Clasico sparring partners, since 2013 and gave the former Barcelona coach an eighth win in 17 encounters with the ex-Real Madrid manager.
City, who host Madrid in the first leg of their last-four tie on Tuesday, returned to third, above Arsenal.
Manuel looks sure to dominate proceedings on Saturday when he appears before his home crowd.
City move top on goal difference, above previous leaders Leicester City -- who host champions Chelsea on Monday.
Jose Mourinho refused to condemn his Chelsea flops after their Premier League title defence was plunged into turmoil as Steven Naismith`s hat-trick gave Everton a 3-1 win on Saturday.
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