Manchester United dismantled Barnsley with a stunning 7-0 victory in the third round of the Carabao Cup, showcasing an impressive performance at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils began slowly but found their rhythm when Marcus Rashford scored a brilliant goal in the 16th minute. Antony drew a foul in the box and confidently converted the resulting penalty just before half-time. The match was effectively sealed in first-half stoppage time when Alejandro Garnacho toe-poked the ball past Barnsley goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina. He added a fourth shortly after the break, and Rashford scored his second just before the hour mark.

Christian Eriksen further compounded Barnsley’s misery with a quick double in the closing minutes, ensuring United’s comfortable passage into the fourth round.

Player Ratings:

• Altay Bayindir (7/10): Rarely tested apart from a few early Barnsley attacks, marking a quiet night for the Turkish goalkeeper.

• Diogo Dalot (7/10): Covered plenty of ground but didn’t face significant challenges.

• Harry Maguire (7/10): Strong defensively but had little to contend with.

• Jonny Evans (7/10): A solid performance on a night that likely won’t be matched in terms of ease.

• Toby Collyer (7/10): Uneasy at first in an unfamiliar left-back role but gained confidence as the game progressed.

• Casemiro (7/10): Did well but didn’t dominate the midfield against weaker opposition.

• Manuel Ugarte (7/10): Engaged in the action but struggled in some duels on his full debut.

• Christian Eriksen (8/10): Improved as the game went on, contributing two goals and an assist in the second half despite some earlier wayward passes.

• Antony (8/10): Gained confidence by winning and converting a penalty, though he still needs to show more to secure regular minutes.

• Alejandro Garnacho (9/10): Displayed clinical finishing and swagger, underlining his growing confidence.

• Marcus Rashford (9/10): Showcased his attacking threat with a brilliant solo goal and a second strike, suggesting a return to form.

• Joshua Zirkzee (6/10): Failed to make a significant impact off the bench.

• Noussair Mazraoui (7/10): Contributed effectively in both attack and defense after coming on.

• Bruno Fernandes (8/10): Made a crucial assist for Eriksen’s first goal and displayed quality in his cameo.

• Amad Diallo (7/10): Quickly adapted to the game and was close to finishing a beautiful team move.

• Matthijs De Ligt (N/A): Did not play enough minutes to be rated.

Erik ten Hag (8/10): Successfully rotated the squad while maintaining strength, leading to an impressive display against Barnsley.