Everton vs Manchester City as it happened: Romelu Lukaku puts hosts in command of semi-final with late strike

Relive the action as Roberto Martinez and Manuel Pellegrini fought it out for a place in the League Cup final

Romelu Lukaku scores the winner against Manchester City (Getty)

Welcome to The Independent's as-it-happened coverage of Everton vs Manchester City in the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg.

• Manchester City are looking to win the tournament for the second time in three years
• Everton have not won a major trophy since 1995
• Toffees continued with Joel Robles in goal after playing him in previous rounds
• Sergio Aguero started for City despite recent injury woe, Wilfried Bony out
• Liverpool defeated Stoke City 1-0 at the Britannia last night

Follow all the action with our live blog below.

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