Overview
After losing 0-3 to Liverpool at Old Trafford in the third round of the Premier League, Manchester United regained their winning streak. Coach Erik ten Hag's team defeated Southampton 3-0 thanks to goals from De Ligt, Rashford and Garnacho. With the attack line firing, the "Red Devils" are expected to continue their upward momentum in the coming time.
A clash with lower-ranked Barnsley would be a good opportunity for Man United to do that. In every aspect, Barnsley are inferior to the red half of Manchester. This team is only playing in the English Second Division (League One) - 2 levels lower than the Premier League. The only time Barnsley participated in the Premier League was in the 1997-1998 campaign.
Even with Ten Hag keeping some key players, Man United's quality of personnel is still much superior to Barnsley's. In particular, the "Red Devils" also have home field advantage in this match.
Barnsley are also not in good form, having just lost 3-0 to Stevenage. Coming to play against a top English team like Man United, the visitors will hardly be able to create any surprises.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams since Man United eliminated Barnsley in this very tournament in the last 16 in 2009.
However, Man United have suffered five defeats against lower-league sides in the Carabao Cup since 2011. Barnsley last beat the hosts in the competition in 1998.
Human resources situation
Man United have many personnel problems due to injuries. In defense, Ten Hag does not have the services of Leny Yoro, Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw.
In addition, the "Red Devils" also lost midfielder Mason Mount and striker Rasmus Hojlund.
On the other side of the front line, Barnsley only has one absentee due to injury, striker Fabio Jalo.
Expected lineup:
Man United: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Rashford, Fernandes, Amad, Zirkee.
Barnsley: Slonina, De Gevigne, Pines, Roberts, Earl, Craig, Cotter, Keillor-Dunn, Connell, Phillips, Cosgrove.
Score prediction: Man United 2-0 Barnsley
The match between Man United and Barnsley takes place at 2:00 a.m. on September 18 (Vietnam time).
