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Man United advances to League Cup QF

MANCHESTER, England: Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford scored to help Manchester United beat Burnley 2-0 and advance to the quarterfinals of the English League Cup on Wednesday.

Back from their World Cup duties, Denmark's Eriksen finished from close range in the 27th minute and England's Rashford scored on a superb solo effort after the break in United's first game since Cristiano Ronaldo's departure last month.

Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof (left) fights for the ball with Burnley’s Ashley Barnes during the English League Cup fourth round football match at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. AFP PHOTO