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      Man Utd 7 Barnsley 0: Sparkling Rashford, Garnacho and Eriksen score twice each in Carabao Cup crushing of Barnsley

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      IT is fair to say Alejandro Garnacho is back in Erik ten Hag’s good books.Left out of the starting line-up for the first three games, he was recalled for the defeat against Liverpool only to be dropped again.Alejandro Garnacho struck in each half amid a Carabao Cup crushingCredit: GettyGarnacho completed his double with this calm finish to make it 4-0Credit: ReutersRashford fired his second and United’s fifth goal on 58 minutesCredit: APA ‘liking’ of an Instagram post quoting Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest rant about Ten Hag had probably not helped his cause as it made headlines and he was benched for the trip to Southampton.But he was back on Tuesday night and with a bang.The 20-year-old Argentinian once again underlined why he is on a path to greatness at this club if he keeps his head down and keeps working.With two goals and two assists in a 7-0 win he lit up Old Trafford.READ MORE TOP STORIESHe was not the only one out to make a point.Antony had played only one minute of the opening four League games but he was all action and grabbed a goal from the spot.There was a double as well from Marcus Rashford, whose own place has been up for debate.After scoring at Southampton and now this, he is looking back to his best again.Most read in FootballChristian Eriksen celebrates Man Utd’s sixth goalCredit: ReutersFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAntony, the club’s second most expensive player ever at £86million, was the main subject on the eve of this encounter.Ten Hag was pulling no punches saying the Brazilian winger had to prove he was worth his place.Marcus Rashford releases training video during break after England snub as Man Utd fans say ‘hat-trick incoming’A call up for this Carabao Cup third round tie against League One Barnsley offered him that chance.United were already 1-0 up through Rashford when he stormed into the box.His speed was too much for Barnsley goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina who came out to the edge of his area and brought him down.No hesitation from referee Gavin Ward and non from Antony either who immediately picked up the loose ball.Casemiro went straight up to him and gave him a talking too.It was one that looked more in encouragement rather than admonishment for possibly provoking a row with Rashford who would expect to take it.But his teammate was happy to hand over duties, with a fist pump before the 24-year-old put the ball on the spot.Big moment, he could have ended up looking silly.But with a little run, a stutter and then a swing of his left foot he dispatched the perfect spot kick inside the right-hand upright.He went straight to the fans behind the goal in the East Stand and patted the United badge as he was engulfed by his teammates.United had gone ahead in the 16th minute when a brilliant crossfield ball from Garnacho sent Rashford away.Looking full of confidence he slipped the ball past Marc Roberts before whacking a shot beyond Slonina.Garnacho would make it three himself in first half injury time.Casemiro laid a pass out wide to Rashford who wriggled his way into the box before the ball broke off for Garnacho.His poaching instincts would have been approved by Ruud van Nistelrooy watching on from the bench as he turned a shot into the far bottom corner.Two-goal Garnacho was in brilliant form but it was a one-sided winCredit: RexChristian Eriksen got his first here on 81 minutes before adding anotherCredit: ReutersAs they would have been just four minutes after the break when he grabbed a second.This time his perfectly timed run was picked out by a fine ball from deep from Christian Eriksen.The young Argentine international looks totally unfazed in these situations as he bore down on goal and curled a shot into the far bottom corner.‘Viva Garnacho’ ran round Old Trafford.It was becoming a rout when in the 57th minute Rashford got his second of the night and made it five.Garnacho the supplier again with a sweet through ball for the 26-year-old to fire the ball on the run into the near bottom corner.Eriksen completed the scoring with a late double in the 81st and 85th minutes.The first was set up by Casmiro with a ball to the near post which he turned in and the Norwegian ended a sweet flowing move with a shot from the edge of the area for his second.It was impressive stuff from United who had shown eight changes from the Southampton game with a first start for new signing Manuel Ugarte.Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke grew up a United and any other time would have been happy to watch this.He had called on his side do ‘themselves justice’ and they at least started well drawing ten fouls from United in the first 30 minutes non of which earned a yellow card.They did not test Bayindir, however.The Red Devils class showed.READ MORE SUN STORIESGarnacho’s class showed.When he was withdrawn with six minutes remaining the whole of Old Trafford got to their feet in acclaim.Antony slotted home this penalty to make it 2-0 in the 35th minuteCredit: Rex More

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      AC Milan 1 Liverpool 3: Reds suffer huge early scare but put Forest woes behind them with dominant Champions League win

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      NOBODY could have blamed boss Arne Slot for thinking “suits you, sir” after this scintillating comeback triumph.Early disaster turned into a San Siro stroll, Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk powering in headers to turn the game around — the first time two Liverpool central defenders have scored in a Champions League game.Liverpool beat AC Milan with an impressive Champions League displayCredit: RexLiverpool won their first Champions League match under Arne SlotCredit: GettyLiverpool ace Ibrahima Konate equalised after AC Milan’s openerCredit: GettyLiverpool star Virgil van Dijk turned the game around with a headerCredit: RexDominik Szoboszlai sealed Liverpool’s first three points in the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyDominik Szoboszlai added an elegant third to help turn his manager’s 46th birthday into a back-slapping celebration.It is Milan fashion week with models strutting their stuff on catwalks across the city.Slot arrived amid sudden doubts about whether he is right to be trying to give his players a makeover after succeeding Jurgen Klopp.He sees the new style he is fashioning as one that can make the side Premier League champions again and maybe, again, overlords of Europe in a different garb of a more cautious, possession– based game.Read More on FootballThat approach was suddenly left with tattered holes in it during last Saturday’s 1-0 win by Nottingham Forest.Slot’s side were flat and mainly uninspired, failing to unzip a rearguard action designed to frustrate and hustle.Callum Hudson-Odoi’s brilliant strike put the cap on the defeat that left Slot as shocked as anyone.After three straight wins without conceding a goal to start his reign the Kop — yet to fully throw its voice behind him — were asking serious questions.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSYet while Slot wants less of the attacking chaos of Klopp’s regime and more control, this was more like a throwback to the German’s heavy metal vibesAlthough the night could hardly have got off to a worse start for him.Kate Abdo makes HUGE announcement live on CBS Sports for Champions League return as Carragher makes ANOTHER awkward jokeHe made two changes following the Forest defeat, Cody Gakpo in for Luis Diaz and Kostas Tsimikas replacing Andy Robertson. By the third minute the Greek left-back will have wished his boss had not bothered as Milan took the lead.He was left stranded by a lighting raid down his flank, ignited by Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.His quick clearance was pounced up by Christian Pulisic, with two team-mates powering alongside him.Konate panicked and was drawn out of position while Pulisic, one of four former Chelsea players in Paulo Fonseca’s line-up charged inside.Before Alisson knew what had hit him the American attacker had fired across the goal and into the far corner.Pulisic was joined in celebration by his ex– Stamford Bridge team-mates Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Alvaro Morata and Fikayo Tomori while the stadium’s famous Curva Sud went wild.Poor startSlot and his team had the blues at the point for they were all over the place and their near-4,400 travelling fans, stuck high up in the gods, were fretting once again.But gradually Liverpool gained a foothold in the game, encouraged by centre-half Strahinja Pavlovic who made a pig’s ear of playing out from the back.His side survived as Slot’s men swarmed but they were still level by the 23rd minute and the equaliser could not have been simpler either.Trent Alexander-Arnold clipped in a free-kick from the left, up leapt Konate and completely unguarded headed home. Suddenly Slot’s men were in business again, the kind that had produced that stunning three-game start to the season.Diogo Jota tore into the box and sent a right footer wide when he should at least have tested Maignan.Mohamed Salah hit the woodwork with a reflex strike and soon after, slightly off balance, another effort cracked off the junction of bar and post.Reds fight backThis was seven-times Champions League winners against the six of Liverpool but it was the Reds who were finding their rhythm and above all their confidence again.Jota broke clear to find Salah. There was more majesty from Anfield’s Egyptian King this time only for Maignan to fingertip wide. But Liverpool grabbed the lead on 41 minutes, Tsimikas swung the corner in from the right, and Van Dijk nodded in.Seconds before the break it would have been three but for Maignan brilliantly turning aside a real bullet from Gakpo.Frenchman Maignan was forced off after a nasty collision with Tomori as Jota swooped in for the kill.READ MORE SUN STORIESLiverpool finished the showdown with 23 shots — 11 on target — and two of those against the woodwork.And just to underline their superiority, Szoboszlai contributed a gliding finish in the 67th minute in the victory that was first about substance but in the end was about real style, Slot’s or not.Liverpool picked up a big win thee days after losing to Nottingham ForestSzoboszlai impressed for Liverpool against AC Milan More

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      David Beckham shocks CBS Sports panel as he gatecrashes Champions League coverage before making cheeky Kate Abdo joke

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      DAVID BECKHAM stole the show and delivered the best line with a Devil of a comment about Kate Abdo – as he gatecrashed the CBS Champions League coverage.Pundits Jamie Carragher, Thierry Henry and especially Micah Richards were open-mouthed with excitement when Beckham walked into the studio.David Beckham surprised CBS pundits by walking into the studio to greet Kate Abdo and CoCredit: X formerly Twitter / @CBSSportsGolazoAbdo left the ex-Prem stars agog as she announced a special visitorCredit: X formerly Twitter / @CBSSportsGolazoBecks gave a straightforward answer when asked who his favourite wasAnd the England icon didn’t let them down when Richards asked The Big Question.Former Manchester United midfielder Becks was first left smiling bashfully as the ex-Man City defender was overcome with emotion at his hero’s unexpected visit.But after recovering, Richards asked: “Who’s your favourite on this show?”Beckham flashed back faster than one of his trademark free-kicks: “The United fan” – as he turned to look at Abdo.READ MORE TOP STORIESCue uproar in the studio – with Richards jokily hurling some screwed-up paper at the smiling broadcaster at the far end of the table.Manchester-born Abdo is a lifetime Red Devils’ supporter.And she smiled broadly at Beckham’s announcement.But while Becks was wowing the pundits, it was Richards who was doing the woo-ing!Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSJamie Carragher got up to greet Beckham amid an excited studioSitting next to the former Real Madrid star, he raved: “He smells good, he looks good… His suit is fresh. What a guy!”Becks couldn’t contain his laughter at that claim.David Beckham: Beyond the Pitch and Into the ScreenAbdo had earlier opened the whole encounter by teasing the appearance of a special guest.Beckham then appeared on a video link – but with apparent “sound problems” preventing him from being heard.However, that was all part of Abdo’s mischievous build-up – as Becks then shocked the three Prem stars next to her by walking in on the other side of the studio.He praised CBS coverage as “exciting, different” – before modestly insisting: “I’m not a pundit and I don’t think I’ve ever been good enough to be a pundit.”But whatever impression he might make on viewers, he certainly won over the studio.Beckham loved Richards’ banter about him More

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      Everton 1 Southampton 1 (5-6 on pens): Toffees’ dismal season continues as Young misses key penalty in Carabao Cup loss

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      SOUTHAMPTON piled more pressure on Sean Dyche as Everton blew another lead and were dumped out of the League Cup.It took penalties to settle this one as veteran Ashley Young was the unfortunate victim in the shoot-out.Abdoulaye Doucoure opened the scoring for the Toffees at Goodison ParkCredit: ReutersTaylor Harwood-Bellis powered in the equaliser on the stroke of half-timeCredit: GettyEverton’s Ashley Young misses from the spotCredit: PAIt had started fairly well for the Blues after their two recent two-goal collapses after Abdoulaye Doucoure took over the Everton captain’s armband.He was spotted delivering a final pep-talk to the much-changed Blues XI in a pre-match huddle.And it might just be a lucky omen as, after a turgid opening, it was the Mali midfielder who broke the deadlock.It’s no wonder the usually raucous Goodison was struggling to get rocking after they arrived to see eight changes in the starting XI – including a first start for Harrison Armstrong, 17.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt took until just after the ten-minute mark for them to even make a murmur as Beto’s low near-post shot was pushed wide.But finally, the home faithful did have something to shout when Doucoure headed home from a set-piece.A corner was swung deep to the back post where Jake O’Brien flicked on for Michael Keane to find the 31-year-old to nod home.England No.1 Jordan Pickford was one of those left out after it was reported how Dyche has been unhappy with his form.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe was joined on the bench by fellow stopper Asmir Begovic, with Dyche claiming a sickness bug to three players had left him short on numbers, but neither were called upon even for the shootout.That allowed Portuguese goalie Joao Virginia to make just his seventh start for the club, but the first thing he really had to do was pick the ball out of the net as Everton’s lead lasted all of 12 minutes.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese modelCharlie Taylor, a former Dyche stalwart at Burnley, delivered an inch perfect set-piece towards Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ head.And despite makeshift left-back Dwight McNeil trying to put the pressure on, he headed the ball into the ground and into the net to level.Jesper Lindstrom had already wasted the first of his two big chances before that, firing straight at Alex McCarthy after being played in by Doucoure, when he did the same after the restart.This time it was Beto’s flick that set him away on goal, but he was unable to beat the Saints ‘keeper again.Finally, the game had come to life, and it was Virginia called into action next to deny Ryan Fraser’s bundled effort from close-range.A loud ‘Dyche, sort it out’ was bellowed from behind the dug-out as the locals started to show their frustration.But there were loud boos when the manager did take action as he opted to take off Beto as part of a double change that saw attacking midfielder Iliman Ndiaye shifted up top.It failed to make the desired impact as it was a Saints sub, Ben Breton Diaz, who did well to hold off the midfielder only to fire straight at Virginia.Then 18-year-old Tyler Dibling embarked on a dazzling run right at the death but blazed over, leaving it to be settled by spot-kicks.READ MORE SUN STORIESMateus Fernandes, Ross Stewart, Brereton-Diaz, Harwood-Bellis, Joe Aribo all converted for the visitors as Keane, McNeil, Ndiaye, Lindstrom and Jack Harrison matched them to send it to sudden death.James Bree made it six for the Saints – and then Alex McCarthy saved from Young to win it. More

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      Marcus Rashford in sizzling form but Toby Collyer proves he’s still raw in Carabao Cup crushing against Barnsley

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ran rampant against League One side Barnsley to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round – thanks to a wilful Marcus Rashford.A much-needed confidence boost for Rashford, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho saw the Red Devils run out 7-0 winners at Old Trafford.Marcus Rashford fired United ahead with a smart finishCredit: ReutersAntony won and scored his penalty after being brought down by Gabriel SloninaCredit: RexGarnacho hit it low into the corner with a first-time instinctive strikeRashford notched his third goal in two days laterBarnsley came out the traps quickly, but swiftly dropped into a back five to nullify United after Rashford’s twinkle-toe solo opener.But two goals a piece from Rashford, Garnacho and Eriksen put saw the Red Devils humiliate Barnsley – no matter the gulf between the two sides.Here’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated every Man Utd player…Altay Bayindir – 6Desperate to show Erik ten Hag want he can do.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut it was a quiet evening for the Turkish keeper after Barnsley registered zero shots on target and one corner.Altay Bayindir started for the first time this seasonDiogo Dalot – 6Started with a point to prove after his horror show at Southampton on Saturday. Good forward to good effect and linked up well with Eriksen.Harry Maguire – 6A couple of good interceptions in the second half and a cracking 40 yard run in the 70th minute. Otherwise a quiet evening for the England centre-half as Barnsley collapsed.Most read in FootballJonny Evans – 6He was not much better than his centre-back partner but has spent a lot of time out injured recently.Flew into a few more challenges than Maguire.I rebuilt Rashford’s wrecked Rolls-RoyceToby Collyer – 5Seemed uncomfortable at left-back at times. The 20-year-old looked raw at times after gifting the visitors with plenty of free-kicks in promising positions again in the second half.Not sure he’s ready to start in the Prem yet. Good for him to get minutes nonetheless.Toby Collyer conceded a fair few free-kicksCasemiro – 6Surprise captain after a difficult start to the Premier League season, but was solid throughout.Tried to win a cheeky penalty in the second half but it was waved away by ref Gavin Ward.Manuel Ugarte – 6Committed four fouls in the opening 30 minutes. Must’ve been his nerves on his first United start.Lucky to avoid a yellow card and was left bleeding after a challenge from away skipper Luca Connell.But that’s what Ugarte’s come to United to do – break up play. And fans were happy with his passionate display.Yet if carries on like this, you can bet on him being sent-off at some point this season.Manuel Ugarte put himself about against BarnsleyAntony – 7Couldn’t get past Barnsley full-back Corey O’Keeffe before scoring the penalty he won for United’s second in the 35th minute. But worked hard for the full 90 minutes.Christian Eriksen – 7Linked up with Dalot well, but was left too deep at times which negatively impacted his forward impact on the game.Great curling ball for Garnacho’s second after a quick pass from Rashford.Scored twice late on with a training ground tap in in the 81st and a slick finish four minutes later after two assists from Bruno Fernandes. It’s his first time scoring since August 2023.Alejandro Garnacho – 8Delightful cross-pitch assist for Rashford, but was wasteful early on and had a bad miss in the 69th minute after a great passage of play.Netted a brace either side of half-time. First running onto Rashford’s inadvertent pass to poke home United’s third from six yards out.Before climbing onto a great pass from Eriksen and slotting home again to utilise all the space behind Barnsley’s defence.Garnacho was unstoppable down the left hand flankCredit: GettyMarcus Rashford – 8Rashford rejuvenated? Opened the scoring inside 16 minutes from the No9 position after cutting inside two players and keeping his composure to smash past Chelsea loanee Gabriel Slonina’s top corner. Notched his second of the game after a horror mistake from the Barnsley centre-back. Worked hard to keep the ball alive for Garnacho’s goal too and consistently looked full of energy. READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was a much needed boost for RashfordSUBSBruno Fernandes (’63 for Ugarte) – 7Not sure why Ten Hag brought the captain, who hardly ever gets a break, on at 5-0. But he assisted both of Eriksen’s goals nonetheless.Joshua Zirkzee (’63 for Rashford) – 6Tried to get involved and looked lively. Huge eruption from fans when subbed on with the others.Noussair Mazraoui (’63 for Dalot) – 5De Ligt (’78 for Evans) – 5Amad Diallo (’83 for Garnacho) – 6 More

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      Man Utd 7-0 Barnsley – Carabao Cup LIVE RESULT: Garnacho, Rashford & Eriksen all at the DOUBLE as United cruise through

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have thrashed League One side Barnsley to progress to the Carabao Cup fourth round.Marcus Rashford bagged the game’s opener with an emphatic finish on 16 minutes.Antony made it 2-0 after firing a superb penalty past Chelsea loanee Gabriel Slonina.Right on half time, Alejandro Garnacho got on the scoresheet for 3-0 to give United total control of the cup clash.Just after the interval, the young Argentine doubled his tally for the evening to make it 4-0 to the hosts before Rashford scored his second for 5-0.With 10 minutes to go, Christian Eriksen tapped in from close range to extend the Red Devils’ lead to 6-0 – and later, the midfielder became the third United player to bag a brace for 7-0.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from Old Trafford with our live blog below…Match reportIt is fair to say Alejandro Garnacho is back in Erik ten Hag’s good books.Left out of the starting line-up for the first three games, he was recalled for the defeat against Liverpool only to be dropped again.A ‘liking’ of an Instagram post quoting Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest rant about Ten Hag had probably not helped his cause as it made headlines and he was benched for the trip to Southampton.But he was back on tonight and with a bang.The 20-year-old Argentinian once again underlined why he is on a path to greatness at this club if he keeps his head down and keeps working.With two goals and two assists in a 5-0 win he lit up Old Trafford.Copy linkCopiedOn the wayHere’s the next four games for United.Two tricky Premier League games on the horizon and the squad will be tested with European football on the horizon…Copy linkCopiedTen Hag reactsErik ten Hag praised his side for their ‘100% concentration’ and says it was fun to watch his side playing.He also stuck up for Marcus Rashford, insisting every time he plays the manager is confident he’ll score.He told Sky Sports: “First of all it was a difficult start and they found their shape.“But then we scored some good goals starting with Rashford, a great goal.“We had the right attitude and they were 100% concentrated and we played very good.“It was fun to watch and I think the fans liked and appreciated it. We gave them some nice goals.”On Rashford, he added: “When he’s in the team, I’m calm and composed and confident he will score.“Last season was difficult for everyone but we ended with a trophy. We want that again this year.”Copy linkCopiedScores elsewhereBlackpool 0-1 Sheffield WednesdayBrentford 3-1 Leyton OrientEverton 1-1 Southampton (5-6 on pens)Manchester United 7-0 BarnsleyPreston 1-1 Fulham (16-15 on pens)QPR 1-2 Crystal PalaceStoke 1-1 Fleetwood (2-1 on pens)Copy linkCopiedStar manMarcus Rashford was given the man of the match award for his display.A goal at the weekend when operating off the left, two tonight when playing as the main central striker.What does Erik ten Hag do with him this weekend?Copy linkCopiedPlayer ratingsTonight’s Man Utd player ratings from SunSport’s Katherine Walsh.Altay Bayindir – 6Diogo Dalot – 6Harry Maguire – 6Jonny Evans – 6Toby Collyer – 5Casemiro – 6Manuel Ugarte – 6Antony – 7Christian Eriksen – 6Alejandro Garnacho – 8Marcus Rashford – 8Read more to find out why they scored what they did.Copy linkCopiedOne moreThat’s actually the first time United have scored more than four in a game under Erik ten Hag.Copy linkCopiedRecord breakingIt’s a night of records for Manchester United.That 7-0 represents their biggest EVER win in the League Cup!Not surprisingly it’s also Erik ten Hag’s biggest win as Manchester United manager.And ten goals in a few days. Not bad.Copy linkCopiedElsewherePreston have just beaten Fulham 16-15 on penalties in their game after a 1-1 draw.A record in this competition for the longest ever!16-15!More records to come…Copy linkCopiedImmediate reactionMarcus Rashford tells Sky Sports he hopes this is the start of a good run and season for him.He said: “Football’s football, sometimes you have ups and sometimes you have downs.“You have to use these games to find momentum and consistency and try your best to bring your best to each game.“I hope it’s the start for me. We move onto the next game now.”Copy linkCopiedMatch statsMan Utd getting half of their 26 efforts at goal on target tonight.Barnsley getting 0% of their three shots at goal on target tonight.27 fouls conceded and only two bookings with one for dissent in the final couple of seconds. A different way of doing it I guess.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 7-0 BarnsleyA bit of a Tuesday stroll in the end for United.Barnsley couldn’t get close to them at all and were outplayed and bullied in every area of the park.The front three of Rashford, Garnacho and Antony all scored before the break before the two former helped themselves to a second after the break.Christian Eriksen got two of his own in the space of a few minutes late on as United put together their biggest ever win in this competition.Reaction to come.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 7-0 BarnsleyA super seven for Manchester United who cruise into the fourth round.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 7-0 Barnsley90+3. O’Keefe picks up a booking in final seconds after having a pop at the referee for a late decision.Needless, but good to see the referee brought them out the house!Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 7-0 Barnsley90+1. Smashing football in the middle of the park for United once again.It’s worked to Fernandes who slides a great ball in behind for Amad to run clean through but his first touch is heavy and Barnsley manage to deal with this one.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 7-0 BarnsleyThree minutes addedCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 7-0 Barnsley89. Smart save from Slonina this time as Zirkzee is sent into the box.He swivels and strikes hard and low across the keeper who gets down well to keep it out.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 7-0 Barnsley87. Antony slips just as he’s winding up a shot from the edge of the box.His right-footed attempt hits a defender and the League One side scramble it away.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 7-0 Barnsley85. Still plenty time yet….Clever, one-touch football around the Barnsley box as Fernandes plays a clever one-two with Zirkzee.He then lays it into Eriksen’s path looking for another one-two but Eriksen says thanks very much, curling a first-time finish into the bottom left-hand corner from the edge of the box.Terrific finish after a good move. Starting to get really quite embarrassing for the visitors, unfortunately for them.Copy linkCopiedNONE FOR 13 MONTHS – TWO IN THREE MINUTES!Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 6-0 Barnsley84. United change for the final five minutes.OFF: GarnachoON: AmadCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 6-0 Barnsley83. Zirkzee thinks he’s won a corner and there’s plenty of moans around when a goal kick is given.Maybe some pity from the officials.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 6-0 Barnsley81. Eriksen’s first goal in 13 months for United!He starts it with a neat touch 25 yards from goal and then continues his run, darting into the area.It’s worked out to Fernandes on the left side of the area. He slides a clever pass into Eriksen’s path and the Barnsley midfielders let him run and the Dane casually side-foots a finish above Slonina to make it six.A good training ground move!Copy linkCopiedBARNSLEY HIT FOR SIX!Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 5-0 Barnsley78. Zirkzee with a snap-shot from just inside the area.He’s around 17 yards out when hitting it with his left foot, sending it around 17 yards wide.Change for the home side:OFF: EvansON: De LigtCopy linkCopied More

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      Jonas Eidevall backs Arsenal to do the business in Champions League qualifier battle with BK Hacken

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      JONAS EIDEVALL hopes Arsenal can bask in the pressure of battling to keep their Women’s Champions League dream alive.And the Gunners gaffer was tight-lipped on whether Rosa Kafaji and Stina Blackstenius will face their old club BK Hacken tonight.Rosa Kafaji could be line to start for Arsenal against BK Hacken in the first leg of their Champions League second round qualifierCredit: EPAThe Gunners are hoping for a repeat of the ruthless efficiency that saw them beat Rangers in the first roundCredit: APTomorrow in Sweden Arsenal play the first of three high stakes games in nine days. These include a WSL season-opener against Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.First priority is collecting a victory in the first leg of the Champions League qualifier second-round and avoiding the shock exit they suffered in this round last year.Eidevall said: “Of course, everyone feels a little bit of pressure and for me that’s not a negative thing, it’s positive and a necessity for high performance.Read More Football Stories “This is really business time for us where we put everyone’s competence into the hot seat.”We have prepped for this period because we knew this was going to be busy. “It’s exciting to be here and close to going into the group stage of the Champions League.”It’s exciting to go to the Emirates to play Manchester City this weekend, but we need to keep our focus on the day-by-day activity. Most read in Football”We’re really hungry and I expect Hacken to be too.”Tomorrow’s 6:00pm duel at the Bravina Arena in Gothenburg could see Sweden duo Kafaji and Blackstenius return to haunt their former side.Should Kafaji feature, it would be her first appearance for against her old club since sealing a permanent move to Eidevall’s side for a reported fee between £200,000 and £250,000.The Sweden-born head coach added: “There is always some emotion and all of us who are from Sweden think it’s nice to come here and to be able show the team this country.”And it’s a little bit special for Stina and Rosa having played for Hacken before. “There’s a lot of ingredients for an exciting game between two teams who like to be in possession.”Elsewhere Arsenal’s WSL rivals Man City will be looking to get their push for a Champions League group stage place off to flier.They face visit Paris FC who finished third in France’s top-flight last term and are due to play Guincamp in their Division One Feminine opener.And the match could see ex-Gunners ace Vivianne Miedema make her first appearance for the Cityzens in Europe since joining club as a free agent inLast season the French side pulled off two major Champions Leagues shocks – knocking Arsenal and two-time contest winners Wolfsburg out of the tournamentYesterday Man City boss Gareth Taylor said: “They’re a dangerous opponent and will not make it easy. Vivianne Miedema could be in line to feature for Man City when they play Paris FC in the Champions League second qualifiersCredit: Getty”They’re a tough opponent for us but actually the signs from our team in pre-season has been really good.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Regardless of who we drew, this is a really tough stage of the competition.”I’ve said previously, that in this round, you will probably face tougher games than you would in the group stages in the league format.” More

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      Fans say ‘Marcus Rashford is BACK’ after Man Utd star scores stunning solo goal in Carabao Cup clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Marcus Rashford scored an incredible solo goal in the Carabao Cup that left fans insisting he is “back” to form.Rashford, 26, dominated two seasons ago as he scored 30 goals and bagged 11 assists in 56 appearances during Erik ten Hag’s maiden campaign as United manager.Manchester United star Marcus Rashford scored a stunning solo goal in the Carabao CupCredit: GettyMan Utd fans insist Rashford is ‘back’ to his old dominant formCredit: RexThe forward, though, failed to extend his incredible goalscoring prowess last term as he only managed eight goals and six assists in 43 appearances.However, fans have started to believe again during the Red Devils’ third-round clash with Barnsley in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford.The England international netted a stunning opener to score his second goal in as many days.And Rashford did it in style as he picked up a beautiful long ball by Alejandro Garnacho with a slick touch and dribbled past Barnsley defender Marc Roberts like he wasn’t even there.Read More on Man UtdThe United star then beat Chelsea loanee Gabriel Slonina with a fantastic strike that hit the top right corner after just 16 minutes.The Red Devils’ faithful then stormed social media to praise the popular player’s apparent resurgence. One fan tweeted: “Rashford is back!”Another commented: “Rashford has brought my joy back, no other player when they score has me on cloud 9 like Rashford.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third posted: Rashford’s confidence is coming back.”This fan said: “I can confidently tell you Rashford is back.”Watch as Marcus Rashford has medicine ball whacked off his abs as Man Utd star takes up boxing in international break And that one stated: “If Rashford clicks in consistency then Man United is back.” More