It was seventh heaven at Old Trafford on Tuesday night as Manchester United completed a 7-0 rout of League One side Barnsley in the third round of the English Football League (EFL) Cup.
The Red Devils, who got back to winning ways against Southampton last weekend, made light work of the Tykes, who are two divisions below them.
England international Marcus Rashford still beaming with confidence having opened his season account at the weekend, put Erik ten Hag’s men in front with a sublime effort in the 16th minute.
Job done.#MUFC || #CarabaoCup
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 17, 2024
One soon became two 19 minutes later, when Brazilian winger Antony converted a penalty he won, for his first goal of the season. Argentine forward Alejandro Garnacho ensured it was three to United before the halftime break with a toe poking effort that left goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina stranded.
The second half started in quick fashion for the hosts as Garnacho double his tally for the game with United’s fourth goal just four minutes after the restart. The 20-year-old once again turned provider for Rashford, who made it five in he 58th minute.
Two quick goals from veteran Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen in the 81st and 85th minutes helped United wrap up the convincing win in front of their home fans and progress into the last 16 of the EFL Cup.
😅 Finally!#EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/rlEnI3son4
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) September 17, 2024
Elsewhere, a Yoane Wissa-less Brentford side secured a 3-1 comeback win over 10-man League One side Leyton Orient at the Gtech Community Stadium.
At the Loftus Road, Queens Park Rangers suffered a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, who had summer acquisition Eddie Nketiah on the scoresheet, while Eberechi Eze got the winner for the Eagles after Sam Field equalised for the hosts.
After Brandon Cooper had put Leyton ahead in the 11th minute, goals from summer signing Fabio Carvalho (17’) as well as Mikkel Damsgaard (26’) and Christian Norgaard (45’) ensured Thomas Frank’s men advanced to the next round.
Meanwhile, at the Deepdale Stadium, Championship side Preston North End delivered the big shock of the day as they saw off Premier League club Fulham 16-15 on penalties after goals from Ryan Ledson and Reiss Nelson kept it at 1-1 after regulation time.
In a battle between two Premier League teams, Southampton came out on top 6-5 on penalties against Everton at Goodison Park. Abdoulaye Doucoure and Taylor Harwood-Bellis both scored to keep it at 1-1 after regulation time, with Ashley Young as the culprit as the 39-year-old was the only one who failed to convert his spot-kick.
In the other games on Tuesday, former Manchester United defender Di’Shon Bernard scored the only goal as Sheffield Wednesday beat Blackpool 1-0 away at Bloomfield Road.
United loanee Rhys Bennett scored for Fleetwood Town, who lost 2-1 on penalties at Stoke City following a 1-1 score after regulation time.
