Up next for Manchester United is a third round EFL Cup clash on Tuesday night, where they’ll host Barnsley FC. Marcus Rashford, who finally busted out of his goal-scoring drought yesterday, could miss this one, due to the interests of squad rotation. For Rashford, his next opportunity to play might not come until next weekend, when United visits Crystal Palace for their next Premier League fixture.
League Cup Third Round FYIs
Kickoff: Tues Sept. 17, 2024, 8pm BST
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Series History: Man United wins 22, Draws 11, Barnsley FC wins 5
Odds: Man United to win: 1/4, Barnsley FC to win: 19/2
If I were United manager Erik ten Hag however, I would play Rashford, for a half. Maybe you start him, and then sub him off at halftime, but he needs to play in order to get into a goal-scoring groove.
Because he’s still trying to get right this term, after having a horrible season in the last term. The only way to do that is to play. I mean, yeah, ok, Barnsley FC is from League One, in the third tier, but well, it is what it is.
Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Barnsley FC (League Cup 3rd Round)
Altay Bayindir; Diogo Dalot; Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, Harry Amass; Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte; Antony, Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo; Joshua Zirkzee
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