Manchester United overwhelmed Barnsley with a 7-0 victory at Old Trafford tonight, earning a spot in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Fans should certainly celebrate the victory and its significance for the players involved, as the Reds rarely dominate a match this effortlessly, even against a weaker League One team, and the scoreboard clearly shows that.

Throughout the match, Christian Eriksen, Alejandro Garnacho, and Marcus Rashford each scored twice, while Antony added a goal with a penalty in the first half.

As a result, it’s no surprise that these prominent scorers will make headlines in the morning. However, one player in particular stands out for his remarkable performance: Bruno Fernandes. Despite not starting and getting some much-needed rest, he made a significant impact after coming on in the second half, creating six chances—more than any other player on the field—in just 31 minutes.

He recorded five touches in the opponent’s box, provided two assists, and completed four passes into the final third with an impressive 86 percent passing accuracy, according to StatmanDave.

This performance truly sets a great example for others.

While United celebrated a commanding performance, Fulham made unwanted history by losing to lower-division Preston 16-15 on penalties, marking the longest shoot-out in tournament history.

United never looked in danger of being upset by their third-tier opponents at Old Trafford, especially as they struggled in 10th place in the Premier League after two losses in their first four matches.

Following United’s win over Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, Rashford, Antony, and Alejandro Garnacho all found the net before halftime, effectively securing United’s second straight victory.

After the break, Rashford and Garnacho added another goal each, while Christian Eriksen’s brace rounded off United’s largest victory since manager Erik ten Hag took over from Ajax in 2022.

“This team is playing together for the first time. We scored some fantastic goals as we figured out our tendencies,” Ten Hag commented.