Wed Sep 18 05:53:10 UTC 2024: ## Manchester United Favored to Beat Barnsley in Carabao Cup Clash

**Manchester, England** – Manchester United will open their Carabao Cup campaign with a third-round clash against Barnsley at Old Trafford on Wednesday, September 18th. The Red Devils, boasting a strong head-to-head record against Barnsley (22 wins, 5 losses, and 11 draws), are considered the favorites for the match.

The game kicks off at 12:30 AM IST and will be streamed live in India. The Carabao Cup, also known as the EFL Cup, is an annual knockout competition in English men’s football, featuring teams from the Premier League and the three tiers of the English Football League.

United, who are competing in the UEFA Europa League, received a bye for the first two rounds of the EFL Cup, thus entering in the third round. They reached the pre-quarterfinals last year before losing to Newcastle United, but triumphed in the 2022-23 final against the same opponent.

Despite a slow start to the Premier League season, United are coming off a resounding 3-0 victory against Southampton. Meanwhile, Barnsley, currently seventh in EFL League One, secured a 1-0 win over Sheffield United in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

The last encounter between the two teams in the EFL Cup was in 2009, where United claimed a 2-0 victory.

The match will not be televised in India, but fans can catch the live stream on the FanCode app and website.

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