Vincent Kompany has urged the Manchester City fans to create a hostile atmosphere during the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester United. Kompany hopes City can make the most of their home advantage when the local rivals lock horns at Eastlands on Tuesday night.

He is relishing the chance to play in such a massive clash and believes it is important to take a lead into next week's second leg at Old Trafford. we are as excited as the fans," said the versatile Belgian, who can operate in midfield or defence.

"But one thing they can do for us is make the place a blue hell. If they do that, we will take care of the rest."