Torres almost broke the barren spell he has endured at Chelsea moments after the change with a fine looping header from Ramires' cross that was clawed away to safety by Van der Sar as Chelsea looked to build momentum.

BBC: Chelsea 0-1 Man Utd

Buoyed by their change in fortunes, City went for the win in extra time and both Evans, with a four-yard header, and Sturridge, with a 20-yard shot that hit the bar, went close to settling the tie before penalties.

BBC: Midtj'land 0-1 Man City (agg 1-1)