EFL: Manchester United Thrash Barnsley 7-0 Ten - Hag Hails ‘Perfect Night’

Manchester United cruised into the EFL Cup last-16 with a 7-0 thrashing of Barnsley, as Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Christian Eriksen scored twice each, delighting manager Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United delivered a resounding 7-0 victory over League One side Barnsley in the EFL Cup, marking Erik ten Hag's largest win as manager.

Ten Hag's Reaction

“For the team, this is the perfect night,” Ten Hag said. “We did everything we planned, won to reach the next round, scored great goals, entertained the fans, and worked on our game model, so we are happy.”

Rashford's Revival

Marcus Rashford scored twice, showcasing his confidence:

“When you have a player who guarantees goals, it makes the difference,” Ten Hag noted. 

“Confidence is key, and Rashford is a big guy with many goals under his belt,” he added.

Garnacho's Brilliance

Alejandro Garnacho impressed with two goals, including a stunning solo effort:

“Garnacho should have left with the match ball,” Ten Hag praised.

Antony's Redemption

Brazilian winger Antony converted a penalty, boosting his confidence after being challenged by Ten Hag:

“Antony took his chance well and showed his quality.”

Eriksen's Surprise

Veteran midfielder Christian Eriksen scored twice, his first double since 2018:

“Eriksen brought calmness to our midfield and got his reward.”

Manuel Ugarte's Debut

New signing Manuel Ugarte made his first start, demonstrating composure and potential:

“Ugarte cruised through proceedings and looked composed," Ten Hag observed.

Ten Hag's Caution

Despite the triumph, Ten Hag remains grounded:

“I wasn't devastated after Liverpool, and I'm not celebrating now. We'll see where we are in May.”