In the third round of the EFL Cup in the early hours of the 9th, Manchester United easily beat League One rivals Wigan 2-0 away from home, keeping the flame of hope alive for this season's trophy race. United always seem to have good luck in the cup draw and will face either League Two side Newport County or non-league side Eastleigh in the next round.After a good start to 2024, Coach Tannhäuser is confident that the team will launch a strong comeback in the new year after the new boss takes over!
After more than a week of intense preparation against a League One opponent, Manchester United's elite players took to the field, exerting immense pressure on the home team and creating countless chances on goal. If it wasn't for the opponent's goalkeeper, United would have won by a large margin. The deadlock was broken in the 22nd minute when Darroch scored from the edge of the box. Until the 74th minute, Bono Fernandes scored a 12-yard penalty inside the penalty area and hit the ball himself, and United finally gained a 2-0 victory with 28 shots on goal in the match.
Despite United's poor performance in the Premier League and their exit from the UEFA Europa League and EFL Cup, the EFL Cup remains their only chance this season. With their opponents Newport County of League Two or Eastleigh of no league, the road to promotion seems to be a straight one. There are also a number of marquee matches in the fourth round, such as defending champions Manchester City away to Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea hosting Aston Villa.
