Manchester United have progressed to the next phase of the EFL Carabao Cup following their impressive 2-0 win over the English Championship side, Burnley on Wednesday at Old Trafford Stadium....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Returning to the competitive game after the World Cup and for their first match since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, Manchester United took the lead in the 27th minute through a close-range finish from Christian Eriksen.
The advantage was then doubled 12 minutes into the second half when Marcus Rashford went on a run taking the ball from his half to the visitors’ box and drilling it into the net to seal the victory for the hosts.
Best players for Manchester United vs Burnley:
1. Victor Lindelof
The Manchester United defender was outstanding throughout the night for the team at the left side of the center-back to accommodate Casemiro, as they kept a clean sheet in the game.
2. Casemiro
Playing at center-back impressively and playing deeper did not deter him from playing sharp passes on an energetic return in the game against Burnley on Wednesday night.
3. Bruno Fernandes
Powerful on his return to the team, Bruno Fernandes’s passes unlocked the Burnley defence and helped Wan-Bissaka to tee up Christian Eriksen.
