'Path to rebuild' - National media rave about three Man United players in Barnsley romp

Manchester United produced a statement victory over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup with a 7-0 win over the League One side. Erik ten Hag's men have now scored 11 goals in their last two games after defeating Southampton 3-0 on Saturday.

Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garncho and Christian Eriksen all scored braces for United after Antony kicked-off the scoring from the penalty spot in the 35th minute.

The victory is the biggest under Ten Hag and their biggest since they battered Southampton 9-0 in February 2021. A number of positives came from the night at Old Trafford with confidence flowing throughout the team.

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MEN Sport was at Old Trafford to provide its usual mix of player ratings, match verdict and analysis while our colleagues within the national media were present to give their takes.

Jamie Jackson ofThe Guardianwrote: "Antony’s penalty in this evisceration means the maligned wide man needs only two more goals to equal the three last season for Manchester United. The paltry tally sums up how poor he has been, so scoring versus lowly opposition is no phoenix-from-the-flames return, more a step on the path to rebuild his standing under Erik ten Hag.

"Marcus Rashford’s expertly executed double, though, can be taken as evidence that he is returning to his best after Saturday’s goal at Southampton. With Alejandro Garnacho also scoring twice this was a satisfying outing for the three wingers.

"Pleasing for Ten Hag was the tempo of his side. Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Eriksen, Garnacho and Rashford spun the ball about and