MANCHESTER UNITED 4, BURTON ALBION 1 Mobile phone lights briefly lit up Old Trafford with 20 minutes to go but Manchester United youngsters Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial had already lit a fire under Burton Albion’s chances in this entirely one-sided Carabao Cup tie. Rashford scored an early brace – his fourth in […]
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Manchester United begin defence of Carabao Cup at home to Burton Albion as third round draw is made
The Football League has confirmed the 16 ties that comprise Round Three of the 2017/18 Carabao Cup – also known as the EFL/League Cup – and current holders Manchester United will begin the defence of their title with a home tie against Nigel Clough’s Burton Albion. It’s Burton’s first trip to Old Trafford in 11 years […]
Late penalty from Burton Albion’s Lucas Akin knocks Oldham Athletic out of the Carabao Cup
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2, BURTON ALBION 3 Oldham Athletic were knocked out of the Carabao Cup following an absorbing second half to their first-round tie at home to Burton Albion. After a goalless opening period which meandered along, the game exploded to life after the restart when all five goals were scored. Luke Varney gave the […]
Jose Mourinho becomes first Manchester United manager to win a trophy in his first season as Reds beat Southampton in thrilling EFL Cup final
MAN UTD 3, SOUTHAMPTON 2 Jose Mourinho created history by becoming the first Manchester United manager to win a piece of silverware in his first season…but only just. The final of the EFL Cup final was, however, far from the stroll many had predicted for United as they overcame spirited Southampton at Wembley to win […]
Manchester United get Rostov tie in Europa League round of 16
Manchester United’s reward for beating St Etienne 1-0 (4-0 on aggregate) in the Europa League is a tie against Russian club Rostov in the last 16. Despite being the lowest ranked team left in the competition, a trip to Russia was hardly the best preparation ahead of a trip to Chelsea in the FA Cup […]