MANCHESTER UNITED beat Burnley in the Carabao Cup thanks to Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka curled a delightful ball back across the box to find the Dane, who converted in style.
Rashford added a second with a fine solo effort, dribbling from the halfway line before converting from inside the box with a low strike.
The win puts Erik ten Hag’s men in the hat for the next round.
Kick-off: 20:00 BSTTV/ Live Stream: Sky Sports Football/NOW TVMan Utd XI: Dubravka, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Casemiro, Malacia, Eriksen, McTominay, Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho, MartialBurnley XI: Peacock-Farrell, Roberts, Harwood-Bellis, Beyer, Maatsen, Cullen, Cork, Brownhill, Gudmundsson, Benson, Barnes
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Magnificent Marcus – the difference
SunSport’s man of the match tonight has to go to Marcus Rashford.
Coming off the back of a brilliant World Cup campaign, many viewers are keen to see if Rashi can continue his brilliant form in a Manchester United shirt.
And if tonight is anything to go by, he definitely can.
His goal was simply superb as he channeled his inner Leo Messi and fired the ball from inside his own half before firing a low shot into the bottom left corner.
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FT. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
The referee calls the match over and it’s Manchester United who move on to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Hats off to Burnley who gave a good account of themselves, we might just see this game more than once next season if they keep it up.
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90+2. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
“Is there a fire drill?” Calls from Burnley fans at Old Trafford.
Their support has been brilliant and it’s easy to see why they are at the top of the Championship.
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90. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
There will be four minutes of added time at the end of the second half.
Bruno Fernandes booked for leaving one on Conor Roberts, now misses the quarter finals. stupid.
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88. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
Double change for United.
Fred and Brandon Williams replace Marcus Rashford and Tyrell Malacia.
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86. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
Antony took a really good touch to get away from the Burnley left-back.
His shot was low and saved by Peacock-Farrell before Rashford was booked for offside.
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84. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
Burnley should have at least one goal tonight.
Barnes misses a huge chance after accidentally misplacing Casemiro and is then promptly replaced by Scott Twine.
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82. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
Maatsen is hit by Antony, who throws his toys out of the pram even against a Championship rival.
He receives a yellow card for his efforts.
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80. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
It looks like it will be Manchester United’s night as they are now firmly in control of this one.
Full credit to the traveling fans though, they were loud and brilliant all night.
They are currently singing some rendition of The Twelve Days Of Christmas…
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78. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
Poor decision-making from Antoni who simply held onto the ball for too long after Bruno delivered a lung-busting shot from box to box.
He just needs to get his head up and play the ball earlier, the Brazilian.
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76. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
United are awarded a free-kick within shooting distance, with Eriksen, Bruno and Rashford lining up above him.
Bruno Fernandes pulls the rank ahead of the other contenders, but continues to smash it over the bar.
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74. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
Luke Shaw is for United, another of England’s players at the World Cup, he replaces Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Anthony Elanga is also in for Anthony Martial.
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72. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
Jay Rodriguez warms up for Burnley.
Time to remind you that he has four goals at Old Trafford in his career…
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70. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
It seems Rashford wasn’t the only one watching Messi as Gudmundsson played an inch-perfect ball to Churlinov, who really needs to pull a goal back for Burnley.
However, his shot is wide of the post and the goal still eludes the visitors.
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66. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
Marcus Rashford looks full of confidence at Old Trafford.
Now he’s pulling out all the stops, with a cheeky nutmeg at Cullen before hitting the Burnley goal and eventually being tackled.
In his bag, Lionel Messi looks…
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64. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
Potential problem for Burnley here as star man Manuel Benson has gone down and looks to be in some pain.
He was replaced by Churlinov.
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62. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
Antoni replaces Alejandro Garnacho.
The Brazilian moved to the right side and Rashford now goes to the left wing.
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60. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
It’s just a sensation…
Marcus Rashford picked up the ball in his own half and burst down the right, beating three Burnley defenders before firing a low shot into the bottom left corner.
He’s a fit man, but that’s about the accent.
Marcus Rashford scored a beautiful solo goal to double United’s lead. Credit: Getty
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58. Manchester United 2-0 Burnley
Eha. Eha. Eha.
Marcus Rashford doubled the lead with a stunning solo goal.
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56. Manchester United 1-0 Burnley
Harewood-Bellis tackles Martial which leaves the Frenchman on the floor, a sight all too familiar to Manchester United fans…
Antony immediately takes off his jacket and that may be the end of Martial’s night, although he is back on his feet.
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54. Manchester United 1-0 Burnley
It feels like the next goal could decide this game.
If Burnley get it, you’ll back them to capitalize and get another, while if it goes United’s way, the game could be dead and buried.
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52. Manchester United 1-0 Burnley
Burnley’s wings are very tall and wide as Burnley’s squad is somewhat reminiscent of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
I wonder how many people would have believed that comparison three years ago…
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50. Manchester United 1-0 Burnley
Yellow card for Josh Cullen for his accumulation of fouls in the game so far.
He has certainly been tenacious in midfield so far.
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48. Manchester United 1-0 Burnley
Benson did really well to get the better of Malaysia early in the second half.
Positive start for Burnley…
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46. Manchester United 1-0 Burnley
A revival in the second half as Burnley look for a way back into this game.
There were no changes from either side at the break.
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