Wed Sep 18 03:58:25 UTC 2024: ## Manchester United Crushes Barnsley 7-0 in League Cup

**Manchester, England -** Manchester United enjoyed a “perfect night” according to manager Erik ten Hag, routing third-division Barnsley 7-0 in the English League Cup on Tuesday. The victory, the largest under Ten Hag’s two-year tenure, saw Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho each bag a brace, while Christian Eriksen also scored twice. Antony added another goal to the resounding win.

Rashford’s scoring touch appears to be back in form after a disappointing season last year. His two goals, including a spectacular strike in the 16th minute, ended a 12-game drought.

“Football is football. Sometimes you have ups and sometimes downs, but we have to use these games to get momentum and consistency,” commented Rashford.

Garnacho also continued his scoring streak, adding to his goal against Southampton over the weekend. The young winger’s performance, along with the dominance of Eriksen and Antony, showcased the depth of the Manchester United squad.

Meanwhile, Everton’s woes continued as they were eliminated by Southampton in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, secured a 2-1 victory against Queens Park Rangers, while Brentford survived an early scare to defeat Leyton Orient 3-1.

In a dramatic turn of events, Preston pulled off a major upset by beating Fulham 16-15 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The marathon shootout, the longest in League Cup history, saw Preston prevail after 34 spot kicks.

Other results saw Stoke City defeat Fleetwood 2-1 on penalties and Sheffield Wednesday edge out Blackpool 1-0.

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