Marcus Rashford marked his return from World Cup responsibility with a superb solo purpose as Manchester United superior into the quarter-finals of the League Cup on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Burnley whereas Premier League rivals Brighton have been knocked out by third-tier Charlton. United’s first sport for the reason that World Cup was additionally their first since Cristiano Ronaldo‘s dramatic departure from Outdated Trafford and an announcement by homeowners the Glazer household that they have been ready to promote the soccer giants.
The Pink Devils went forward within the twenty seventh minute by a close-range end from Denmark’s Christian Eriksen, who additionally featured at Qatar 2022.
Rashford, who scored three objectives for England on the World Cup, doubled United’s lead in opposition to second-tier Championship leaders Burnley, managed by former Manchester Metropolis star Vincent Kompany, simply earlier than the hour mark in excellent type.
The England ahead went on a run from inside his personal half and into the guests’ field earlier than drilling a shot low into the web.
“There is space in front of you and you’re almost waiting for the right time to get a pass off but the gap opened and thankfully it went in,” Rashford advised Sky Sports.
‘No time to really feel sorry’
This was Rashford’s first match since England’s agonising World Cup quarter-final loss to France, with the ahead saying: “It was such a disappointing feeling to be knocked out and you have to pick yourselves up.
“There isn’t a time to really feel sorry for your self. It’s essential decide up outcomes and fortunately we did that as we speak.”
United manager Erik ten Hag added: “There may be nonetheless room for enchancment however I’m happy with the win.
“The players are hungry after the World Cup break.”
Burnley boss Kompany was pleased with his aspect’s efficiency, saying: “We didn’t roll over, we were aggressive, we were on front foot, we created some chances.”
Brighton bowed out on spot-kicks three days after their Argentina star Alexis Mac Allister gained the World Cup with Argentina in a penalty shoot-out.
Mac Allister was not concerned on Wednesday after being given day without work following his World Cup heroics and was thus spared any involvement away to southeast London aspect Charlton.
A goalless draw noticed the sport go to penalties, with a rare shoot-out beginning with Pascal Gross, Jayden Stockley and Leandro Trossard all hitting the woodwork.
Brighton keeper Jason Steele saved from George Dobson and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
That left Solly March with the prospect to win the sport however the Seagulls star shot excessive over the crossbar.
Addicks goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer then saved Moises Caicedo’s penalty, with Sam Lavelle scoring the decisive purpose at The Valley as League One Charlton booked their place within the quarter-finals with a 4-3 shoot-out win.
“I’m sorry for the result and sorry for our fans, we wanted to win the game and play in the quarter-finals,” stated Brighton supervisor Roberto De Zerbi.
“We had opportunities to score. And in penalties you can lose.”
Charlton interim boss Anthony Hayes, in command of his final match earlier than Dean Holden, the membership’s fifth supervisor in lower than two years, takes over, stated: “It was a special night. It gives everyone a lift.”
Nottingham Forest, four-time winners of the League Cup, had no such issues in opposition to decrease league opposition, the top-flight strugglers defeating Championship high-flyers Blackburn Rovers 4-1.
Forest went forward at Ewood Park by Brennan Johnson’s Thirteenth-minute penalty earlier than Scott Wharton made amends for conceding the spot-kick by equalising on the stroke of half-time.
However additional objectives from Jesse Lingard, Taiwo Awoniyi and Johnson once more took Forest into the quarter-finals for the primary time since 1994.
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