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Fabio Borini's winner lifted Sunderland's hopes of Capital One Cup glory as Manchester United slipped to a third successive defeat.
The Italian's 65th-minute penalty handed Gus Poyet's men a precious 2-1 first-leg advantage in their semi-final showdown with United, who misfired once again on Wearside.
Borini, the man whose goal secured derby victory over Newcastle earlier this season, nervelessly converted to condemn the visitors to three defeats in a row for the first time since May 2001, and the result will send Sunderland to Old Trafford on January 22 with high hopes of reaching their first major final since 1992.


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Crucial goal: Fabio Borini celebrates after scoring the decisive penalty for Sunderland in the second half

Keeping his cool: Fabio Borini curls in Sunderland's penalty that put them 2-1 up

Up high: Nemanja Vidic powers his header past Vito Mannone to bring his side level

Own goal! Wes Brown's header back across the box was turned in by Ryan Giggs

Ahead: Bardsley celebrates Sunderland taking the lead at the end of the first half

The Black Cats, who remain rooted to the foot of the Barclays Premier League table, had taken the lead at the end of the first half as veteran Ryan Giggs suffered a night to forget on Wearside.
The 40-year-old proved a central figure, but not in the way he might have wished as his luck deserted him.
Adnan Januzaj's 38th-minute strike, which would have given United the lead, was chalked off because the Welshman was offside when the 18-year-old's initial shot hit him in front of goal, and it was Giggs who handed the home side the advantage in injury time.
Giggs found himself patrolling at the far post when Wes Brown drilled Sebastian Larsson's free-kick in his direction and as Phil Bardsley attempted to dispatch it, he turned it into his own net.
The visitors dragged themselves back into the game when returning central defender Nemanja Vidic struck with a towering 52nd-minute header, but the drama was far from over.
Substitute Adam Johnson lured Tom Cleverley into a ill-judged challenge on the edge of the box and, after consulting his assistant, referee Andre Marriner pointed to the spot to hand Borini his big chance.
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Poor defending: David de Gea and Giggs look disgruntled after United let in their first goal

Crunching challenge: Phil Bardsley went in hard on United's young winger Adnan Januzaj

Andre Marriner had no choice but to award Sunderland a penalty after his assistant Peter Bankes put his flag up and indicated that Tom Cleverly had tripped Adam Johnson just inside the penalty area.
Of course a referee has the right to over-rule the assistant but given the relative positions of the two officials that was not credible.
If there was contact by Cleverly then it was minimal but he made a very silly challenge in a crucial area which made Bankes make a decision.
Perhaps it was harsh but Manchester United’s reaction was over the top with Ryan Giggs shouting at Marriner and Rafael picking up a yellow card for his protest.
The Brazilian could well have seen red minutes later when making a rash tackle but Marriner wisely decided that the two offences did not merit a dismissal and sensibly left United with 11 players.

Upended: The tackle sent Januzaj flying and Bardsley was lucky to escape a booking

On the stretch: Steven Fletcher tries to reach a ball at the far post

UNITED'S LAST THREE GAMES

United 1-2 Tottenham - Wed 1 Jan, Premier League
United 1-2 Swansea - Sun 5 Jan, FA Cup
Sunderland 2-1 United - Tue 7 Jan, Capital One Cup
It is the first time since April 1992 that United have lots three games in a week.

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Ouch! Fabio Borini and Patrice Evra both go for the ball but with very different body parts

Naughty: A flare thrown into the Sunderland fans from the Manchester United section of supporters

On the slide: Vito Mannone takes the ball under pressure from Wes Brown and Danny Welbeck

Head over heals: Borini and Rafael both end up on the ground