Manchester United humbled by Bristol City... the best pictures from the incredible celebrations at Ashton Gate after Carabao Cup upset

  • Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Bristol City in a cup upset on Wednesday night
  • Korey Smith scored an injury-time winner to send the Premier League giants out of the competition
  • His goal sparked incredible celebrations at the final whistle, with fans pouring on to the pitch
  • Sportsmail has collected the best images from the celebrations  

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It was one of those nights Bristol City fans won't forget in a hurry.

Their unforgettable victory over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals sparked incredible scenes at Ashton Gate.

Jose Mourinho's £410million collection of superstars were humbled by a Championship team who cost a combined £10m.


Korey Smith's injury-time winner sparked amazing celebrations in the West Country as fans raced on to the pitch to celebrate with the players and manager Lee Johnson.

As Johnson said afterwards: 'The scenes that set off were unbelievable and that will live in the memory of this football club for many years.'

Here, Sportsmail brings you the best pictures from the wild night at Ashton Gate...

This is the moment Korey Smith (2nd right) scored the injury-time winner to knock Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup

This is the moment Korey Smith (2nd right) scored the injury-time winner to knock Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup

Bobby Reid screams in delight over Smith as the goalscorer collapses on the floor after making it 2-1

Bobby Reid screams in delight over Smith as the goalscorer collapses on the floor after making it 2-1

One fan wearing his puffer jacket and jeans decided he would join the group hug on the Ashton Gate pitch

One fan wearing his puffer jacket and jeans decided he would join the group hug on the Ashton Gate pitch

The players raced to the corner flag to celebrate into front of their wild-eyed fans - who were ready to join the party

The players raced to the corner flag to celebrate into front of their wild-eyed fans - who were ready to join the party

Fans start pouring on to the pitch to celebrate with the players and one suppporter had his baseball cap knocked off

Fans start pouring on to the pitch to celebrate with the players and one suppporter had his baseball cap knocked off

United striker Romelu Lukaku watches on as the Bristol City supporters celebrate with their players after the late winner

United striker Romelu Lukaku watches on as the Bristol City supporters celebrate with their players after the late winner

Bristol City boss Lee Johnson lifts one of the club's ballboys up in his arms as the final whistle blows

Bristol City boss Lee Johnson lifts one of the club's ballboys up in his arms as the final whistle blows

The end of the match saw home supporters pour on to the pitch to celebrate with their heroes

The end of the match saw home supporters pour on to the pitch to celebrate with their heroes

A photograph taken from the stands shows the extent of the Bristol City pitch invasion

A photograph taken from the stands shows the extent of the Bristol City pitch invasion

Midfielder Josh Brownhill surveys the chaos as he's lifted into the air by the Bristol City supporters

Midfielder Josh Brownhill surveys the chaos as he's lifted into the air by the Bristol City supporters

A handful of fans used the moment to taunt Manchester United's travelling support after the cup upset

A handful of fans used the moment to taunt Manchester United's travelling support after the cup upset

Bristol City players try to share a moment together before they are mobbed by jubilant fans

Bristol City players try to share a moment together before they are mobbed by jubilant fans

Smith is helped up from the floor by a team-mate as he is surrounded by Bristol City fans celebrating

Smith is helped up from the floor by a team-mate as he is surrounded by Bristol City fans celebrating

Smith was the player grabbing the most attention from fans after scoring his stunning winner

Smith was the player grabbing the most attention from fans after scoring his stunning winner

Smith had a beaming smile as fans raced to celebrate with the match winner

Smith had a beaming smile as fans raced to celebrate with the match winner

One fan grabbed a selfie with Smith as they captured their little moment of history

One fan grabbed a selfie with Smith as they captured their little moment of history

Forward Jamie Paterson (left) and midfielder Reid hold each other up as they are surrounded by fans

Forward Jamie Paterson (left) and midfielder Reid hold each other up as they are surrounded by fans

Two Bristol City supporters pose for a photographer with scarves around their necks

Two Bristol City supporters pose for a photographer with scarves around their necks

Goalkeeper Luke Steele is congratulated by fans as he tries to leave the pitch

Goalkeeper Luke Steele is congratulated by fans as he tries to leave the pitch

Even Santa looked like he was losing his cool as he soaked up the celebrations 

Even Santa looked like he was losing his cool as he soaked up the celebrations 

Meanwhile, back in the tunnel the Bristol City players eventually made their way towards the dressing room. 

They stopped to watch the semi-final draw - where they were handed a two-legged showdown with Manchester City - as United's players got showered and changed before taking a bus to the airport.

The pictures below show the scenes as Jose Mourinho and his players emerge from the away dressing room and have to push their way through the crowds of celebrating City players.

Jose Mourinho is surrounded by Bristol City players as he walks out of the away dressing room to get on the coach

Jose Mourinho is surrounded by Bristol City players as he walks out of the away dressing room to get on the coach

French striker Anthony Martial manages a smile at his opponents despite the nightmare result for United

French striker Anthony Martial manages a smile at his opponents despite the nightmare result for United

United's £75m man Lukaku stares straight ahead and wears his woolly hat for the late trip back to Manchester

United's £75m man Lukaku stares straight ahead and wears his woolly hat for the late trip back to Manchester

Juan Mata has a conversation with Bristol City manager Johnson before joining his team-mates on the bus

Juan Mata has a conversation with Bristol City manager Johnson before joining his team-mates on the bus