MANCHESTER UNITED punched their ticket to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a dominant 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
This was a much-needed win for United who have been enduring a turbulent start to the campaign that has seen them losing four out of eight matches so far this season.
The Red Devils opened the scoring after 21 minutes when a stunning ball from Mason Mount found Facundo Pellistri down the right and the winger passed to Diogo Dalot.
Dalot delivered a low cross that set Alejandro Garnacho up to fire home.
United doubled their lead six minutes later when Mount delivered a pinpoint cross from a corner down the left and found Casemiro, who beat Johnstone with a powerful header.
The Brazil international provided the third goal just ten minutes into the second half as his marvellous ball set up Anthony Martial, who scored with a brilliant finish.
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Here’s how SunSport’s Kostas Lianos rated Erik ten Hag’s men at Old Trafford:
Andre Onana – 6
A very quiet evening for Andre Onana, who needed a clean sheet after some below-par performances against Brighton and Bayern Munich.
Made two big saves in the second half to deny Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Sofyan Amrabat – 7
A very impressive full debut for Sofyan Amrabat who won all of his duels down the left in the first half and bossed the midfield in the second.
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His strong partnership with Casemiro hinted that he can turn United’s fortunes around now that he’s fit.
Harry Maguire – 6
A composed performance at the back as the under-pressure star formed a strong partnership with Raphael Varane.
Got the better of Crystal Palace’s attack who left him relatively untroubled.
Mason Mount – 8
A stunning return to action for Mason Mount who created Alejandro Garnacho’s opener with a superb long ball down the right and provided the assist for Casemiro’s header.
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Anthony Martial – 7
A positive performance from Anthony Martial who scored his first goal of the season.
Martial broke his duck in style as he met Casemiro’s long ball and beat Sam Johnstone from a tight corner down the left.
Alejandro Garnacho – 7
Alejandro Garnacho also got his first goal of the season and stood out down the wing against the experienced Nathaniel Clyne thanks to his pace and positioning.
Casemiro – 8 (MOTM)
Casemiro is simply just like a fine wine, as the 31-year-old was the best player on the pitch with a goal and assist.
The midfielder was unbeatable in the middle of the park, while he also scored a wonderful header and scintillatingly set up Martial for the third goal.
Raphael Varane – 6
Raphael Varane captained United for the night and put together a composed performance on a quiet evening for Erik ten Hag’s defence.
Diogo Dalot – 7
Provided an assist and formed an impressive partnership with Facundo Pellistri down the right.
Facundo Pellistri – 6
The young winger played the full 90 minutes for United and continued to leave promise for the future.
A positive performance from Facundo Pellistri down the right and had a few good runs inside the opposing box.
Hannibal Mejbri – 6
Another youngster who leaves plenty of promise for the future.
Hannibal Mejbri put together some good runs and linked up well with the likes of Casemiro, Mount and Amrabat in midfield.
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Victor Lindelof – 6
Came on for the impressive Mount and continued to inspire confidence at the back. A quiet evening for the centre-back.
Jonny Evans – 6
Came on for Varane and continued where his captain left off.
Once again went close to scoring with a header that was spectacularly kept out by Johnstone.
Dan Gore – 6
Didn’t emulate the likes of Casemiro, Mount and Amrabat when he came on for the latter.
But a precious experience for the 19-year-old nevertheless.
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Donny van de Beek – 6
This won’t be the match that puts him back into Ten Hag’s good graces, but Donny van de Beek did his job and contributed to an important victory after replacing Hannibal.
Rasmus Hojlund – 6
Largely anonymous after replacing Martial but helped during a few attacks.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
