Guardiola and Jose Mourinho will renew their rivalry once more, as City’s win here confirms they will meet Tottenham in the EFL Cup final in April.
Stones’ first goal in three years opened the scoring before Fernandinho’s first goal in two years doubled the visitors lead late in the second 45.
Solskjaer’s side did have their chances, namely through Fernandes and Rashford, but did not do enough to overcome their local rivals, who run out 2-0 winners to reach their fourth consecutive EFL Cup final.
Up next for the Citizens in the league, they host Brighton and Hove Albion but not before an FA Cup tie with Birmingham City on Sunday.
For the hosts, who crash out of the EFL Cup at the semi-finals for the second year running, they face Watford in the FA Cup before a trip to Sean Dyche’s Burnley in the league.
