Manchester: Marcus Rashford scored twice as holders Manchester United thrashed second-tier Burton Albion 4-1 at the Old Trafford to reach the fourth round of the League Cup, Wednesday.
The 19-year-old England striker produced two lethal finishes in the opening 20 minutes and Jesse Lingard killed the tie off before half time with a deflected effort. Anthony Martial got in on the act after the break before Lloyd Dyer grabbed a stoppage time consolation for Burton.
Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal also progressed, as did Everton who ended a run of four consecutive defeats with a welcome 3-0 home victory against Sunderland.
United have now scored 17 goals in five home matches this season in all competitions, although Burton became the first of those visiting sides to score at Old Trafford.
It was only a minor irritation as United produced a vibrant display with Rashford, leading the line instead of rested Romelu Lukaku, in deadly form as the Reds eased through to a fourth-round trip to Swansea City.
Man City, level with United at the top of the Premier League, were involved in the night’s one all-Premier League tie, edging out West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at the Hawthorns.
Leroy Sane gave City a third-minute lead and struck again in the 77th minute shortly after Claudio Yacob had levelled for the home side. West Brom hit the woodwork in stoppage time.
Eden Hazard made his first start of the season for Chelsea as the Blues brushed aside second-tier Nottingham Forest 5-1. Michy Batshuayi stole the spotlight though with a hat-trick while Kenedy and Charly Musonda were also on target.
Arsenal beat third-tier Doncaster Rovers 1-0 at The Emirates with Theo Walcott’s first half goal separating the sides.
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