Jose Mourinho: ‘We have to respect the EFL Cup’

Lingard made it 3-0 before halftime with a wickedly-deflected shot and Martial struck on the hour. Booked: Akpan (min. 42), Warnock (min. 71).

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes English sides would be fresher and fare better in European competitions, if the Carabao Cup was eliminated from the football calendar.

Joe Mason had a great chance one-on-one with Sergio Romero but could only scoop the ball against the Argentine’s chest when really he should have scored.It was curtains for Burton just minutes later when Jesse Lingard added a third goal.

Up next for United in the Carabao Cup is a clash with Swansea at the Liberty Stadium on the week commencing October 23.

The player himself looks rejuvenated too, showing a side to his game very rarely seen at Chelsea.

Manager #Jose Mourinho named a relatively strong side before kick-off, perhaps signalling his intentions for this year’s competition, and the Red Devils were an obvious class above their opponents.

Martial capped his fine display by finding the net in the 60th minute, before Burton grabbed a consolation through Lloyd Dyer with virtually the game’s last kick.

“It puts them on the back foot and starts us off on the front foot and we wanted more goals after that”.

Joe Mason’s tame chip was comfortably saved by Sergio Romero on 26 minutes, and United nearly punished Burton immediately as Juan Mata struck the post.

Rashford’s hopes of completing a hat-trick were ended when he was withdrawn in the 64th minute, but United continued to drive forward.

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Antonio Conte made nine changes from Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Arsenal, with Eden Hazard given his first start of the season after recovering from ankle surgery.

Abu Dhabi-owned Manchester City spent the most of any Premier League club during the summer transfer window – £215 million (RM1.2 billion) while United splashed out more than £140 million.

Burton will turn up, be well organised, well drilled by Nigel Clough.