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      Man Utd player ratings: Rashford is unplayable, Martinez makes welcome return but Elanga fails to take his chance

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      MANCHESTER UNITED got past Charlton to book their place in the Carabao Cup semi-final after a double off the bench by Marcus Rashford.A stunning goal from Antony gave the Red Devils the lead in the first-half.
      Marcus Rashford has continued his amazing run of formCredit: Getty
      Anthony Elanga struggled while playing up frontCredit: Getty
      Before super-sub Marcus Rashford scored twice late in the game to make it EIGHT home games in a row in which he has netted.
      The England striker’s interventions made the scoreline more flattering for a United side who were not at their best.
      Meanwhile, there was also a moment of concern in the first-half when Diogo Dalot went off injured.
      SunSport’s Martin Blackburn looked at who played well and who didn’t against Charlton.
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      Tom Heaton – 7
      Twenty years after he first signed for the club, he finally got his first team debut. Not many shots to save but the veteran’s handling was secure on his big night.
      Diogo Dalot – 6
      Fired an early effort over but just his second start since the World Cup ended early due to another injury. Replaced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka on 34 mins.
      Harry Maguire – 6
      Club captain given another start and another clean sheet but one or two hairy moments again – and rightly booked for clumsy foul on Sessegnon.
      Lisandro Martinez – 7
      First start since winning the World Cup and like he’d never been away with a couple of trademark crunching tackles and organising at the back.
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      Tyrell Malacia – 6
      Linked up well with Garnacho down the left. Booked late on for a foul which could have proved costly for the hosts. 
      Scott McTominay – 6
      Found starts hard to come by this season – and helped United take control in the middle. Could have settled any nerves but saw late shot blocked.
      Fred – 7
      Played ball out to Anthony for the opener and rattled the post with a sensational 25 yard free kick towards the end of first half. Made way for Eriksen on the hour.
      Antony – 7
      Curled home a beauty for the opening goal and went close again after the break.
      Looked a threat yet his reluctance to use his right peg is surely a concern.  Subbed off the hour. 
      Kobbie Mainoo, aged only 17, made his first senior Manchester United startCredit: Getty
      Kobbie Mainoo – 5
      Teen midfielder given a chance after impressing in the friendlies in Spain last month. Some nice touches and showed signs of promise before being replaced by the more experienced Casemiro. 
      Alejandro Garnacho – 7
      Nice pull back for Dalot and saw early an shot deflected wide. Young Argentine wideman gets crowd off their seats and looks to have a bright future.
      Anthony Elanga – 5
      Played as a centre forward but barely touched the ball in the first half and saw a goal chalked off for offside after the re-start.  Not a natural down the middle. 
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      Subs
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka (on for Dalot, 34 mins) – 6
      Marcus Rashford (on for Antony, 60 mins) – 8
      The England international made an impact again – what a run of form he’s having.
      He’s now scored in United’s last eight games consecutively.
      Casemiro (on for Mainoo, 60 mins) – 6
      Christian Eriksen (on for Fred, 60 mins) – 6
      Facundo Pellestri (on for Elanga, 84 mins) – 6 More

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      Man Utd 3-0 Charlton LIVE RESULT: Sub Rashford on the double as Utd sail into Carabao Cup semi-finals

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten Charlton 3-0 to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.Antony opened the scoring with a long-range stunner before sub Marcus Rashford put the game out of Charlton’s reach with a late double.
      The big draw for the Carabao Cup final four is taking place on Wednesday night.

      Result: Man Utd 3 Charlton 0
      Man Utd XI: Heaton, Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Malacia, McTominay, Fred, Garnacho, Mainoo, Antony, Elanga
      Charlton XI: Maynard-Brewer, Clare, Inniss, Ness, Sessegnon, Dobson, Morgan, Fraser, Rak-Sakyi, Leaburn, Blackett-Taylor

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      ten Hag keeping side grounded
      Despite their current form, the Dutch manager knows it is important to keep his players focussed on the task at hand.
      Sitting fourth in the Premier League table, they have the chance to push on in the remainder of the season.
      Their noisy neighbours stand in the way this weekend.

      Marcus continues red-hot form
      Marcus Rashford has scored 15 goals and 6 assists in the 25 games he has played this season.
      Despite the criticism he received from some quarters at the start of the season, the England forward has remained focussed at the task at hand.
      Having scored in eight times in his last eight games at Old Trafford, he will be one to watch for rivals City at the weekend.
      Red Devils avoid banana skin
      In a totally deserved win, United showed their dominance against lower league oppposition.
      At one-nil, there was a chance of them being hit on the counter-attack but ten Hag’s substitutions were to pay dividends.
      Two goals from Marcus Rashford putting the game to bed.

      Theatre still dreaming of silverware
      United make it to their third league cup semi-final in the last four years.
      They will be hoping to avoid Man City in the draw that is for sure.
      Erik ten Hag continues his side’s good form as they head into a Manchester derby this weekend.
      Credit: AFP
      FT: Man Utd 3-0 Charlton
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Rashford’s second goal may have been just offside but with no VAR and the linesman keeping their flag down, the goal stands.
      Erik ten Hag’s side go through to the semi-finals.
      Goal – Marcus Rashford (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 2-0 Charlton
      90+3. Rashford has scored in the last 8 consecutive games at Old Trafford.
      Credit where it’s due to Charlton they are still piling forward whenever they can.
      It could have been a different end to the game if it wasn’t for Rashford.
      Man Utd 2-0 Charlton
      90+2. That second goal certainly has winded the visitors as they see their chances of getting back into this game fading away.
      There are claims of a handball against Maguire in the box and also for a penalty for a foul but the referee is not interested.
      Eriksen does well to dribble the ball out of defence.
      Man Utd 2-0 Charlton
      90. Game, set and match Man Utd.
      Casemiro finds Pellistri who in turn finds the run of Rashford.
      As the keeper comes out to block he lifts it over him into the net.
      We are going to have four additional minutes here.
      Goal – Marcus Rashford (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      88. Pellistri does well down the right flank, taking the ball to the touchline before looking for McTominay.
      The Scottish midfielder looks to get a shot away but Charlton block once again and ball bobbles up for the keeper to collect.
      End to end stuff here at the moment.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      86. United are putting the pressure on now.
      More importantly, it is keeping the ball up the right end of the pitch with time running out.
      Malacia is receiving some treatment for a stray arm to the face.
      Credit: AFP
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      84. Garnacho has been a thorn in the side of Charlton this evening.
      Again finding Eriksen in a good position, Maynard-Brewer makes a fantastic save.
      Getting down well to save to his left, tipping it around the post for a corner.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton – Eriksen chance
      82. United come charging forward with the impressive Garnacho.
      He tries to shoot but his effort is blocked and breaks to Eriksen with the goal at his mercy.
      The Danish playmaker shoots but again there is a Charlton defender sliding in to make a block once again.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      80. As we enter the closing stages of this game, United are still open to the ultimate sucker punch.
      Charlton have made a name for themselves winning penalty shootouts in this trophy this season.
      Having scored 15 of the 17 penalties taken so far, United would do well to put this game to bed.
      Maguire is shown a yellow card for a clumsy foul.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      78. Fraser stands over the free kick once again.
      He gets it over the wall and back down but it is straight at Heaton who makes a very comfortable save.
      Should have done better with that one.
      Credit: Reuters
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton – Malacia yellow card
      76. United are playing short passes around trying to tire their opponents.
      Charlton break and Malacia is penalised for a foul just on the edge of the Man Utd penalty area.
      Big chance for Charlton here.
      Malacia is shown a yellow card for the challenge.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      74. Sessegnon is causing Wan-Bissaka all sots of problems down the right-hand side of United’s defence.
      On this occasion he dummies a cross before dropping the shoulder and taking it past the United full back.
      Heaton is able to gather the cross before Charlton can get a head to it.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      72. Garnacho holds the ball up, waiting for someone to offer themselves as an option.
      He slides a lovely ball into Christian Eriksen who whips the ball across the box looking for a touch.
      There are no United players in the six yard box to do so.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      70. While the score stays at one-nil, the visitors are only one counter-attack away from taking this to penalties.
      Casemiro sees the keeper off his line and tries to beat him from inside his own half.
      That is as close as that got to troubling the Charlton goal.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      68. United are probing the Charlton, just on the edge of their box, trying to find a way to unlock them.
      They cannot seem to work the ball through the numbers.
      Dean Holden’s side are trying to press more in this half.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      66. Charlton feel they should have a free-kick just outside the United box but the referee waves play on.
      The home side break at pace and the ball is fed into Garnacho.
      He drops the shoulder and cuts inside with a perfect sight of goal as he looks for the top corner.
      Great save from Maynard-Brewer as he tips it wide.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      64. Charlton are showing more attacking intent in this half.
      They are causing United problems when they do.
      Not so much testing Heaton but stretching the back four.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      62. Garnacho is fouled in a wide position.
      Maguire is loving these crossfield balls today.
      On this occasion the young winger is adjudged to be offside.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      60. Mainoo, Antony and Fred come off for United.
      They are replaced by Rashford, Eriksen and Casemiro.
      Meanwhile, Charlton bring off Blackett-Taylor for O’Connell.
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      Man Utd fans fume after Diogo Dalot goes off injured in Carabao Cup clash against Charlton

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left fuming after Diogo Dalot went off injured against Charlton. The Carabao quarter-final clash had been going to plan after Antony’s stunning opener.
      Medical staff assessed Dalot after he went down with a knockCredit: Getty
      The full-back was replaced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka after walking offCredit: PA
      But then Dalot was subbed off after picking up a knock just after the half-hour mark with Aaron Wan-Bissaka on his place.
      The 23-year-old is the club’s first choice right-back and now could potentially miss Saturday’s huge Manchester Derby.
      Some fans may have been surprised the full-back was starting the cup clash against League 1 Charlton, which Manchester United won 3-0.
      Other first-team stars like Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes had been removed from the starting line-up ahead of the weekend game, but Dalot was looking to build match fitness after a recent knock.
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      The injury left United fans both fearful and annoyed.
      One panicked supporter tweeted: “Dalot injured in such a bad time! Too many matches to play.. Already vdb [Donny van de Beek] injured for long term!”
      Another United follower said: “Dalot injured ffs. Need a right-back asap. I still don’t think we’ll get top 4 due to our lack of depth.”
      While a third fan said: “Dalot’s injured? I ain’t watching.”
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      And another complained: “Dalot injured. Honestly can’t catch a break with injuries this season man. City on weekend and we’re going to have to play [Wan-Bissaka].”
      Many fans also took note of the fact that after City, the Red Devils have difficult games against Crystal Palace and Arsenal to come.
      But not all fans from the red half of Manchester were doom and gloom.
      One said: “Dalot isn’t injured, Erik ten Hag just isn’t taking any chances.”
      If Dalot can not make the game against Manchester City, it is possible Wan-Bissaka may deputise in his absence.
      While the former Crystal Palace defender has been out of favour under ten Hag, he has started in all of United’s post- World Cup league games while Dalot recovered from a previous injury.
      He has been linked with a return to Selhurst Park this month. More

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      When is Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Start time, stream FREE, TV channel, how to watch

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      THE CARABAO Cup is reaching a thrilling finale.And we are now gearing up for the HUGE semi-final draw taking place this week.
      Liverpool won the Carabao Cup last year beating Chelsea on penalties
      The first legs of the semi-finals will be played on the week of January 23, while the second legs are set for the following week.
      Manchester United vs Charlton and Newcastle vs Leicester kick off the quarter-finals, with Nottingham Forest vs Wolves and Southampton vs Manchester City the night after.
      The Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium is on February 6, and there will be a new name etched on the trophy after holders Liverpool were knocked out by Pep Guardiola’s Man City in the fourth round.
      When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw?
      The Carabao Cup semi-final draw takes place on Wednesday, January 11.
      The big draw is taking place following Southampton vs Manchester City.
      It is expected to start from around 10pm.
      What live stream and TV channel is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw on?
      The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
      While Sky Sports Football’s YouTube channel are also expected to live stream the draw for FREE as they have done all previous Carabao Cup draws this season.
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      What teams are in the Carabao Cup semi-final draw?
      Manchester United or Charlton
      Newcastle or Leicester
      Nottingham Forest or Wolves
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      Is Man Utd vs Charlton on TV? All you need to know about Carabao Cup quarter-final – team news and odds

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to win their first trophy of the season in the Carabao Cup as they welcome Charlton Athletic to Old Trafford.Erik ten Hag’s side are in fine form, with seven wins on the bounce in all competitions to boast about.
      Antony was in fine form as United beat Everton in the FA Cup third roundCredit: Getty
      And they will fancy their chances against League One side Charlton.
      The Addicks owner Thomas Sandgaard is open to selling the club – but is yet to find a buyer.
      And a cup run could swell the coffers nicely.
      When is Manchester United vs Chalrton Athletic?

      Manchester United’s Carabao Cup clash against Charlton Athletic takes place on Tuesday, January 10.
      The game kicks off at 8pm UK time.
      Man Utd vs Charlton takes place at Old Trafford.

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      Is Manchester United vs Charlton on TV?
      Unfortunately, the game is not being broadcast on TV in the UK – nor is it being streamed.
      Sky Sports are showing Newcastle’s Carabao Cup quarter-final tie with Leicester instead.
      What is the team news?
      Donny van de Beek will be out following the knee injury he picked up in the Premier League win over Bournemouth last week.
      There has been no definitive update from United over Van de Beek’s horror injury, when his knee was severely damaged under a challenge from Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi.
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      Jadon Sancho is still out after taking a short break from football and Axel Tuanzebe is not expected to be involved.
      For Charlton, Mandelo Egbo, Conor McGrandles and Joe Wallocott are out.
      Thomas Terell is a doubt.
      What are the odds?
      Man Utd win 1/10
      Draw 8/1
      Charlton victory 19/1
      Odds courtesy of Betfair correct on January 8. More

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      Talks over major shake-up to English football that could change FA and Carabao Cups & see Community Shield played ABROAD

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      A MEETING will take place on Friday over a major shake-up to the English game that could see changes to the FA and Carabao Cup and the Community Shield played abroad.The country’s leading footy figures from the FA, Premier League and EFL are set for talks to thrash out a number of proposals made from top-flight clubs.
      The Community Shield could be set to be switched abroadCredit: The Times
      As reported previously, these include Premier League clubs looking into SCRAPPING replays in the FA Cup.
      This idea forms part of a “New Deal for Football”, which could also see sides competing in Europe play U21 sides in the Carabao Cup.
      The Times is also now stating that Community Shield could be switched from its traditional place as the season’s curtain-raiser.
      The game, which is contested between the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners, raises money for charities and grassroots projects.
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      It usually occurs on the Sunday before the start of the top-flight campaign kicks-off – a time that big clubs are claiming disrupts their pre-season build-up and also affects the opportunities of lucrative overseas tours.
      Several alternatives have been offered regarding a date change – as well as playing it abroad in order to promote the Premier League globally.
      This fresh update says that “at least one club would like it to be an ‘All Stars’ game”.
      That would see “each Premier League team providing a maximum of two players and playing against the top stars from other European leagues” instead of its current format.
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      Discussions will take place over ideas to potentially deliver £300million in extra funds to the EFL while also reforming parachute payments.
      The ideas all come after the government warned the Premier League must provide a major cash injection for the EFL with a new deal – or else be forced to do so.
      However, top-flight clubs have only agreed to about £160m so far. More

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      Fans call for Premier League star to be banned after ‘most embarrassing dive ever seen’ in Carabao Cup clash

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      FANS have called for Brighton star Pervis Estupinan to be BANNED after his embarrassingly bad dive against Charlton.The Seagulls were dumped out of the Carabao Cup on penalties after being held by the League One strugglers on Wednesday.
      Fans want Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan banned for his embarrassing diveCredit: Getty
      He took a tumble despite no contact from Charlton’s Rak SakyiCredit: Twitter
      Sakyi looked completely bemused as he looked to the referee afterwardsCredit: Twitter
      And Charlton’s reward was a mouthwatering trip to Manchester United in the quarter-finals.
      However, before their ecstasy in the shoot-out, Addicks were left outraged when Ecuadorian left-back Estupinan, 24, attempted to cheat in order to con the referee into giving a penalty.
      As he saw Charlton star Rak Sakyi, on-loan from Crystal Palace, slip while trying to clear, the Brighton man darted towards the ball before taking an over-the-top tumble as he tried to force contact with the sprawling youngster.
      The 20-year-old looked completely puzzled as he saw Estupinan rolling around in apparent agony – but fortunately the ref was not convinced.
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      And after a replay of the clip was shared on social media, fans have demanded that the FA take action.
      “Give him a 12 game ban, will soon stamp out the cheating,” blasted one, with another saying: “Hands down cheating. Couldn’t be simpler.”
      Another claimed: “Everything that is wrong with the beautiful game. Give me 80’s football any day!”
      Another tweeted: “That’s a disgrace!!! Need to start getting this out of the game. Long bans will do the job!!!”
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      While a fellow footy fan commented: “It’s the most embarrassing dive I’ve ever seen!”
      And it was not only Charlton supporters outraged.
      A Seagulls supporter wrote: “As a Brighton fan, I really hope he does. It’s a scourge on football the world over.”
      As another added: “As a Brighton fan, this is embarrassing. I hope Estupinian gets a talking to by the other players, can’t be doing that.” More

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      Girl, 15, suffers head injuries after being hit by full plastic pint pot ‘full of coins’ at Man City and Liverpool game

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      AN investigation is underway after a plastic cup “full of coins” hurled by football thugs left a 15-year-old-girl with head injuries.Greater Manchester Police are looking into the incident at Manchester City’s Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool on Thursday.
      The projectile was hurled from the Liverpool section at the Etihad stadium down onto fans below – injuring another person
      The father of the City fan said his daughter had to have her head glued after being struck by the pint pot “weighted with coins”.
      The projectile was hurled from the Liverpool section at Man City’s Etihad stadium down onto fans in the South Stand – injuring another person.
      Paramedics assisted both of those hurt in the horror.
      Taking to Twitter, David Cornwell said his daughter has been left with “a scar for life” in the wake of the “horrible” incident.
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      He added that she was now ok but had been left “really shook up” from the “awful experience”.
      Liverpool and City have both vowed to issue bans to supporters where necessary.
      The incident was just one of a number that exploded at the game which saw Man City beat Liverpool 3-2 in their round of 16 cup match.
      GMP’s match commander, Superintendent Gareth Parkin, said: “We are aware of a number of objects, including coins and a smoke bomb, that were thrown during the match.
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      “We will be investigating the incidents and reviewing CCTV from the night.
      “Clearly throwing objects in a confined area can be dangerous, and have serious and sometimes devastating consequences.
      “GMP sends it’s thoughts and wishes to the girl who was injured and wish her a speedy recovery.” More