Manchester United Thrash Barnsley, Preston Edge Fulham in Dramatic Penalty Shootout
Manchester United delivered a commanding 7-0 win over Barnsley in the League Cup third round, marking Erik ten Hag’s biggest victory as manager. Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, and Christian Eriksen each netted twice, while Antony added a penalty, overwhelming the third-tier side.
Meanwhile, Preston North End knocked out Premier League club Fulham in an extraordinary penalty shootout, winning 16-15 after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Reiss Nelson equalized for Fulham following Ryan Ledson’s opener, but after 31 consecutive penalties, Fulham’s Timothy Castagne missed, allowing Ledson to score the decisive goal.
In other action, Southampton ousted Everton 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, Brentford beat Leyton Orient 3-1, and Crystal Palace secured a 2-1 victory over QPR. Sheffield Wednesday also advanced with a 1-0 win over Blackpool.
