Tottenham Hotspur recovered from a 1-0 Carling Cup first leg semi-final first half deficit to run out the 4-1 winners over giant killing Burnley and virtually guarantee a second successive Wembley appearance for the holders.
Likely February opponents Manchester United were fortunate not to have conceded three goals at Pride Park, but a single goal should not be enough to allow Derby to weather the expected storm during the return encounter at Old Trafford.
