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Bristol City manager Lee Johnson is relishing the prospect of tackling all-conquering Manchester City in the League Cup semi-finals after his side dumped holders Manchester United out of the competition.
Korey Smith struck in stoppage time to earn second-tier City a 2-1 win over United at Ashton Gate on Wednesday after Zlatan Ibrahimovic had cancelled out Joe Bryan’s 51st-minute opener.
The Championship side will now face runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City over two legs, but having also seen his team eliminate Watford, Stoke and Crystal Palace, Johnson cannot wait.
“It keeps everybody talking, it keeps the city buzzing and all of the press that the players get, they deserve,” Johnson said.
“It will be amazing for the players, first and foremost, to test themselves, but also for myself and the fans to hopefully have two great days.
“From when I was (manager) at Oldham, which was just around the corner, I’ve been let in on a number of occasions.
Bristol City ‘Buzzing’ For Man City Tie
