Manchester United delivered a stunning 7-0 victory over Barnsley in the third round of the Carabao Cup, showcasing their attacking prowess at Old Trafford.

The match started slowly for the home side, but a moment of brilliance from Marcus Rashford in the 16th minute ignited their performance. Antony then drew a foul in the box, converting the penalty just before halftime. The game was effectively decided in first-half stoppage time when Alejandro Garnacho skillfully toe-poked the ball past Barnsley’s goalkeeper, Gabriel Slonina. He added a fourth goal just after the break, followed by Rashford’s second before the hour mark.

Christian Eriksen sealed Barnsley’s fate with two late goals, adding further gloss to an impressive team display.

Player Ratings:

• Altay Bayindir (7/10): Had little to do aside from a few early Barnsley attempts, enjoying a quiet evening.

• Diogo Dalot (7/10): Worked hard across the pitch but faced minimal challenges from the opposition.

• Harry Maguire (7/10): Solid in defense, though rarely tested throughout the match.

• Jonny Evans (7/10): Had a straightforward night, providing a reliable presence at the back.

• Toby Collyer (7/10): Initially looked shaky in an unfamiliar left-back position but grew into the game.

• Casemiro (7/10): Controlled the midfield without overpowering the weaker Barnsley side.

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

• Christian Eriksen (8/10): Found his rhythm as the game progressed, scoring twice and assisting, despite some early missteps.

• Antony (8/10): Benefitted from a confidence boost, winning and scoring a penalty, though more consistency is needed.

• Alejandro Garnacho (9/10): Exuded confidence and finished his chances with clinical precision, showing his potential.

• Marcus Rashford (9/10): Proved his worth with a dazzling solo goal and another, indicating he’s on the path back to top form.

• Joshua Zirkzee (6/10): Struggled to make an impact after coming on.

• Noussair Mazraoui (7/10): Brought energy to both defense and attack when he entered the match.

• Bruno Fernandes (8/10): Provided a delightful assist for Eriksen’s first goal and showcased his quality during his time on the pitch.

• Amad Diallo (7/10): Quickly got into the flow of the game and came close to finishing a beautiful team play.

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

Erik ten Hag (8/10): Effectively rotated his squad while still fielding a strong team, leading to a dominant performance that left Barnsley overwhelmed.