Manchester City vs Bristol City, EFL Cup: What time does it start, where can I watch it and what are the odds?

A look ahead to Tuesday night's first-leg semi-final clash

Bristol City knocked United out of the competition to reach the semi-finals (Getty)

Manchester City and Championship side Bristol City go head to head in the first-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday night.

City remain unbeaten domestically after coming from behind to knock Burnley out of the FA Cup at the weekend. Pep Guardiola is still looking for his first piece of silverware in England, and his side are two ties away from claiming this season’s first major honour.

Having upset the applecart against United, Bristol City will be hoping to do the same with City and secure their place at Wembley for February’s final. This is the joint furthest stage the Robins have ever reached in the competition.

However, league form has curtailed for Lee Johnson’s side since that memorable win against Manchester United, winning just one of their last five matches, including a 5-0 defeat at promotion rivals Aston Villa. Korey Smith is the only injury doubt for Bristol City but is expected to recover from a knock, while Eros Pisano, Jens Hegeler, Gary O’Neill, Callum O’Dowda, Ivan Lucic and Famara Diedhiou are definitely out.

Gabriel Jesus and Benjamin Mendy are Manchester City’s long-term absentees, while Phil Foden is likely to be sidelined with an ankle injury. However, Vincent Kompany could return after a calf problem.

What time does it start?

Manchester City vs Bristol City kicks off at 19:45 on Tuesday 9 January at the Etihad Stadium.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football from 19:30.

When is the second leg?

The second leg will take place at Ashton Gate on Tuesday 13 January. Kick-off will be at 19:45.

It’s a big game for…

Bobby Reid. Bristol City’s top scorer this season with 13 goals, Reid will be looking to add the runaway Premier League leaders to his list of scalps.

Bobby Reid is one of Bristol’s most potent attacking resources (Getty)

Best stat…

32. With their Premier League winning run over, attention switches to Manchester City’s unbeaten run in English football, which currently stands at 32 games.

Remember when…

Emile Mpenza rounded off a flowing Manchester City move against Bristol City in the pre-Mansour era.

Player to watch…

Sergio Aguero. With Gabriel Jesus sidelined for at least six more weeks, Aguero is currently relishing being City’s only striking option, bagging two in his last two games to take his season tally up to 18.

Sergio Aguero scores for Manchester City against Burnley in the FA Cup (Getty ) (Getty)

Past three meetings…

Bristol City 1 Manchester City 2, League Cup, August 2007

Manchester City 3 Bristol City 1, Division One, April 1980

Bristol City 1 Manchester City 0, Division One, November 1979

Form guide…

Manchester City: WWWDWW

Bristol City: WDWLLL

Odds:

Manchester City: 1/10

Bristol City: 18/1

Draw: 8/1