Wed Sep 18 05:36:53 UTC 2024: ## Manchester United Run Riot in League Cup, Fulham Suffer Historic Penalty Defeat

Manchester United showcased their dominance in the League Cup third round on Tuesday, dismantling Barnsley 7-0 at Old Trafford. The victory was highlighted by Marcus Rashford’s brace and Antony’s first goal of the season, marking a resurgence for the struggling winger.

Erik ten Hag’s side was never in danger against their lower-league opponents, with Rashford, Antony, and Alejandro Garnacho all scoring before half-time. Garnacho and Rashford added another goal each in the second half, while Christian Eriksen capped off the night with a double.

“It is the first time this team is playing together,” said Ten Hag, “Once we found our patterns we scored some great goals. We played with a lot of speed and were ruthless.”

Meanwhile, Fulham suffered a historic defeat in their League Cup clash against Preston North End. The Premier League side lost 16-15 on penalties after a marathon shootout, setting a new record for the longest penalty shootout in League Cup history. The shootout went to 34 penalties before Preston finally prevailed.

The other notable results of the night included Everton’s continued struggles as they lost 6-5 on penalties to Southampton after a 1-1 draw. Crystal Palace edged past their former player Eberechi Eze’s old club QPR 2-1, while Brentford overcame an early scare from Leyton Orient to secure a 3-1 victory.

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