Manchester United vs Burnley LIVE: Carabao Cup result, final score and reaction United reach quarter-finals
Man Utd 2-0 Burnley: Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford send United into next round
Manchester United got their season back underway with a comfortable win against Burnley in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag’s men comfortably saw off a determined Burnley side with the Championship leaders unable to match the intensity of the Premier League side.
Christian Eriksen made use of United’s prolonged pressure in the first half and finished off a fine move set up by right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
United slacked off after going in front but Burnley failed to punish the Red Devils for their mistakes and paid for their lack of a clinical edge when Marcus Rashford weaved through the defence and smoked home a brilliant shot just before the hour mark.
That gave United the cushion they wanted to easily close out proceedings and advance to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Relive all the action with our live blog below:
Manchester United vs Burnley team changes
There are four changes to the Manchester United team that defeated Aston Villa last time out in the Carabao Cup.
Brazil’s Casemiro and Denmark’s Christian Eriksen return to the team on the back of their World Cup exploits with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Alejandro Garnacho also slotting into the starting XI.
Burnley make six changes to the team that defeated Crawley Town and go with recognised first team players like centre back duo Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Jordan Beyer.
Manchester United vs Burnley line-ups
Man Utd XI: Dubravka, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Malacia, McTominay, Casemiro, Eriksen, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial
Burnley XI: Peacock-Farrell, Roberts, Harwood-Bellis, Beyer, Maatsen, Cullen, Cork, Brownhill, Gudmundsson, Benson, Barnes
Burnley arrive at Old Trafford
The Burnley squad have arrived at Old Trafford ahead of their Carabao Cup last-16 tie this evening and the official team news should be out shortly.
Erik ten Hag unsure when Jadon Sancho will return for Manchester United
Erik ten Hag does not know when Jadon Sancho will return to action with Manchester United.
The 22-year-old started the season well with three goals before the international break in September, but has not played since United’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea on October 22.
Ten Hag said he had seen a notable dip in Sancho’s confidence after he was left out of the England squad for the Nations League matches in September.
Erik ten Hag unsure when Jadon Sancho will return for Manchester United
The 22-year-old started the season well with three goals before the international break in September
United start under Ten Hag ‘not good enough'
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has admitted that the start to his tenure at Old Trafford was ‘not good enough’ with the Red Devils losing to Brighton before getting hammered 4-0 against Brentford.
“Where we were at the start of the season, we were just not good enough.” said the Dutchman when assessing his time at the club so far.
“I knew it when I stepped in that we would have days like that, that we would have defeats. And we were a little bit unlucky because [Victor] Lindelof and [Anthony] Martial fell out with injuries in our last pre-season game.
“All pre-season they were in the line-up and then you have to change. It can happen that you lose games. I wasn’t happy, don’t get me wrong… but these things were going to happen.
“I knew it would be a difficult project. Manchester United was not in the circumstances that you would expect of them and I think now we’re in the right direction but we’re far away from where we need to be.
“I see the progress from observation and also from the data that confirms the progression.”
When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw this week?
The Carabao Cup fourth round takes place this week as domestic football returns following the World Cup, with a host of top clubs in action.
The standout tie is Manchester City - who beat Chelsea in the third round - hosting Liverpool as Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp meet in the League Cup for the very first time. Elsewhere, Manchester United host Championship leaders Burnley.
Despite the lack of game time in recent weeks, it was the Premier League sides who all advanced to the quarter-finals on Tuesday night. Wolves defeated Gillingham, Southampton came from behind to beat Lincoln, and Leicester cruised to victory at MK Dons.
In the all-Premier League clash, Newcastle defeated Bournemouth to book their place in the next round.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the draw:
Manchester United eye Portugal striker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo once again
Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos could be set to replace Cristiano Ronaldo once again, with Manchester United reportedly interested in signing the 21-year-old, according to the Daily Mail and ESPN. United are said to be keen on making an enquiry about the availability of Ramos during the January transfer window. It would be second time Ramos has replaced former United star Ronaldo, having stepped in for the 37-year-old during the knockout phase of the World Cup.
The Sun adds that Erik Ten Hag has been promised “massive funds” to rebuild United, despite the Glazers’ plans to sell the club. In addition to Ramos, the other World Cup stars the head coach is reportedly hoping to target include PSV Eindhoven’s £60million-rated forward Cody Gakpo, 23, and Chelsea attacker Christian Pulisic, 24.
Man Utd eye Goncalo Ramos to replace Cristiano Ronaldo once again
Manchester United are said to be keen on making an enquiry about the availability of Ramos in January.
United’s World Cup practise
During the international break for the World Cup, Manchester United played two friendlies during the with Erik ten Hag’s side losing both matches to Spanish opposition.
The Dutchman was obviously missing key players due to the World Cup but the friendlies offered him the chance to look at a few untried youngsters in the squad.
United lost 4-2 against Cadiz and then were beaten 1-0 by Real Betis.
Erik ten Hag ‘looking to the future’ after Cristiano Ronaldo’s messy departure
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag claims the club have quickly moved on from Cristiano Ronaldo’s messy departure last month.
Ten Hag was not willing to discuss the saga in depth when asked by the club’s in-house TV channel MUTV in an interview that was aired on Wednesday.
The Dutchman instead insisted his focus was on the future as he looks to continue the rebuilding job at Old Trafford that he began when he arrived in the summer.
Asked how he had managed the situation, Ten Hag said: “He’s gone and it’s the past. We are now looking forward and we’re looking to the future.”
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The Dutchman’s selection issues up front – dominated by his decision not to make Cristiano Ronaldo first choice – dogged him in his first four months in charge.
But with Ronaldo now gone, his contract having been terminated early following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticised the manager and club officials, Ten Hag can concentrate on the players he does have at his disposal.
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