Manchester United vs Burton Albion - 4-1, League Cup, 20.09.2017
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Channel: Life The Basic Manual · 2017 · Sports
Man United vs Burton Football League Cup Third Round 20.09.2017, 20:00 Old Trafford, Stretford FT 4-1 As walks in the park go, this was the ultimate stroll as United brushed aside the very best Burton Albion could offer within the first 20 minutes, eventually emerging comfortable 4-1 winners. Another goal rush was on the way as Marcus Rashford struck twice in a much-changed line-up which saw just himself and Juan Mata retained from Sunday's demolition of Everton. The young England striker was quickly in his stride picking up an audacious flick in the box from Jesse Lingard to drive home in style. His second of the night was also taken with some aplomb as he fired home from outside the box to continue his impressive scoring record of late. In truth, United with a second string outfit could have had half a dozen by the interval with the dynamic Anthony Martial leading the Championship side a merry dance. The third before the break finally killed off any prospects of a Burton revival when Lingard's goal-bound effort sent the keeper the wrong way to leave the Reds in cruise control. Jose Mourinho rang the changes in the second half, most significantly the re-introduction of Luke Shaw who had been out with an injury since last April. He was quickly in his stride and even had a goal disallowed for offside as the team eased their way through the final 45 minutes. United's kept up their love of a four-goal scoreline when Martial was finally rewarded for his efforts and other chances went begging in a tie where Nigel Clough's side was plucky but offered little in front of goal. Sergo Romero was replaced in goal by young Pereira, and a fifth successive clean sheet at Old Trafford seemed on the way. But in the dying seconds, the keeper badly mishandled a ball that came back off the bar allowing Dyer to send the visiting fans back to Staffordshire with something to cheer about. Tougher encounters lie ahead for the League Cup holders whose next opponents in the competition are Swansea City. Commentary by Lew Fink.
