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:
GOAL! Man Utd 1-0 Burnley (Eriksen, 27’)⚽️
27 mins: There’s the opener! Bruno Fernandes floats a diagonal cross over to the right side of the box where Aaron Wan-Bissaka gets in behind Ian Maatsen and keeps the ball in play with a sliding volley to cut it back into the middle of the box.
The Burnley defenders are slow to react thinking the ball is going out and Christian Eriksen sprints in between the centre-backs to turn the ball into the back of the net!
Man Utd 0-0 Burnley
24 mins: It’s been really good from Burnley so far. Jack Cork is quick to come out and close down Marcus Rashford before Taylor Harwood-Ellis nicks the ball away from Anthony Martial when he gets into the penalty area.
But, how long can Burnley keep up this defensive tactic?
Man Utd 0-0 Burnley
21 mins: In the Championship Burnley are a possession heavy team and happy to play out from the back to build their attacks. They’re having to adapt tonight.
They’re still starting moves from deep within their own half but Manchester United are dominating the ball and forcing Burnley into a lot of defending.
Man Utd 0-0 Burnley
18 mins: It’s patient build-up from Manchester United who work it around the Burnley box trying to force a way into the area. Burnley have all their men behind the ball and United retreat as far as Lindelof.
He gives the ball to Casemiro who looks to switch the play over to Martial on the left wing but the pass is overhit and curls out for a goalkick.
Man Utd 0-0 Burnley
15 mins: Garnacho’s pace is causing Burnley a few issues on their right side. Bruno Fernandes seemingly has a good relationship with the young Argentine and knows where and when he’s making runs in behind.
Fernandes slips the ball through the lines but Garnacho’s touch takes the ball away from him and he knocks it out of play when driving into the box.
Man Utd 0-0 Burnley
12 mins: Manchester United are stepping up their attacking play. Anthony Martial gets his first real involvement in the game and wins a corner.
The Red Devils pepper the penalty area with crosses and consecutive corners before Victor Lindelof nods an effort wide and Burnley can relax.
Man Utd 0-0 Burnley
8 mins: Shot! Taylor Harwood-Bellis puts Burnley on the back foot with a misplaced pass over to Marcus Rashford. Rashford gives it to Bruno Fernandes who threads a lovely through ball into the area for Garnacho.
Garnacho takes a couple of touches to control the ball then pokes a soft shot at goal that Peacock-Farrell keeps out with an outstretched left leg!
Big chance for Garnacho who should do better in all honesty.
Man Utd 0-0 Burnley
6 mins: Burnley have clearly worked on pressing under Vincent Kompany. They are more confident in pushing up the pitch and challenging for the ball up high.
At times that can work against them though. Man Utd beat the press with a pass into the feet of Alejandro Garnacho. He cuts inside from the left and shakes off an attempted tackle before sliding a pass over to Scott McTominay.
McTominay attempts to return the favour but sends the ball straight to Connor Roberts.
Man Utd 0-0 Burnley
3 mins: Chance! Burnley breakdown Manchester United with a long ball from goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell. He boots the ball over to the left wing where Johann Berg Gudmundsson has drifted into space.
He brings the ball under control and swings an early cross into the box picking out Ashley Barnes who guides a headed effort wide of the back post.
Kick off: Man Utd 0-0 Burnley
Bruno Fernandes gets the match started at Old Trafford and knocks the ball back to Victor Lindelof. He works it across to Casemiro, who is playing as a centre-back.
The Brazilian flicks the ball back into the midfield to Fernandes who gets clipped by Jack Cork and wins an early free kick.
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