Man Utd record a 7-0 win over Barnsley to progress into the EFL Cup fourth round.
2024/2025 League Cup
7-0
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
10' Rashford dances into pen area before unleashing a shot towards the near-post
16' Rashford nets as Garnacho passes fantastic crossfield! Man Utd 1-0 Barnsley
24' Cotter won Barnsley a free-kick after being fouled by Collyer
28' Match Event for Man Utd vs Barnsley
35' Antony makes no mistake from the penalty spot! Man Utd 2-0 Barnsley
38' Casemiro's long shot saved by the goalkeeper
44' Match Event for Man Utd vs Barnsley
47' Garnacho toe pokes it home to put this tie to bed! Man Utd 3-0 Barnsley
49' Garnacho nets double to extend the lead for Devils! Man Utd 4-0 Barnsley
52' Rashford's free kick saved by the goalkeeper
57' 5 goal thriller! Rashford nets double! Man Utd 5-0 Barnsley (Marcus Rashford)
64' Antony's shot saved by the goalkeeper
69' CLOSE! Garnacho's shot off the bar
70' Barnsley's shot just wide!
72' Match Event for Man Utd vs Barnsley
80' Eriksen adds it to six! Man Utd 6-0 Barnsley
Match Report
Manchester United recorded their biggest victory under Erik ten Hag to cruise into the EFL Cup last-16 at the expense of hapless League One outfit Barnsley.
Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and veteran midfielder Christian Eriksen all scored twice, while Brazilian winger Antony converted a first-half spot-kick in what turned into a rout by the end.
It was United's biggest win since they hammered Southampton 9-0 in February 2021 when the stands were still empty due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
It was certainly a night to remember as far as Ten Hag’s tenure is concerned. United had not previously scored five under the Dutchman and the goals that got them there before Eriksen’s late brace was even more reason for celebration.
It was the perfect game for £50.5m midfielder Manuel Ugarte to make his first start.
The Uruguayan largely cruised through proceedings but looked composed when he was extended in a display that will give Ten Hag belief the team he has wanted virtually since his arrival at the club from Ajax in 2022 is close to completion.
Although the visiting supporters were noisy in their backing of Barnsley, Darrell Clarke’s side were completely outclassed. Their most notable moment came in the first-half when Clarke himself produced a brilliant piece of skill to control a ball that had been fizzed towards the touchline after the whistle had gone. Even the home fans applauded that.
Line-ups
Man Utd XI: Evans, Eriksen, Casemiro, Maguire, Altay Bayındır, Dalot, Rashford, Manuel Ugarte, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Toby Collyer
Subs: Heaton, Bruno Fernandes, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Joshua Zirkzee, Amad Diallo Traore, Kobbie Mainoo, Ethan Wheatley
Barnsley XI: Marc Roberts, Adam Phillips, Corey O'Keeffe, Barry Cotter, Josh Earl, Max Watters, Maël de Gevigney, Luca Connell, Gabriel Slonina, Fábio Jaló, Vimal Yoganathan
Subs: Ben Killip, Sam Cosgrove, Conor McCarthy, Stephen Humphrys, Jon Russell, Josh Benson, Matthew Craig, Aiden Marsh, Kyran Lofthouse