Manchester United begin their Carabao Cup campaign tonight against Barnsley.
It hasn’t been the easiest of starts for Erik ten Hag in his third season at the club but Saturday’s 3-0 win over Southampton in the Premier League has at least raised the mood somewhat.
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Cup competitions have arguably been what has kept the Dutchman in the Old Trafford dugout, so slipping up here could go on to have major implications on his future.
United are up against a side in Barnsley who currently sit just outside the play-off places in League One after three wins from their first six games and beat both Wigan and Sheffield United to advance in this competition.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Man Utd vs Barnsley is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off time tonight on Tuesday September 17, 2024.
Old Trafford in Manchester will host the match.
Where to watch Manchester United vs Barnsley
TV channel: The game will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Live stream: Subscribers will also be able to watch on a live stream online via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Manchester United vs Barnsley team news
Ten Hag has confirmed that all of Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui are in contention, despite being forced off against Southampton at the weekend.
Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw are said to be progressing with their respective recovery from injuries, but this match comes too soon for both. Victor Lindelof, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro will all miss out again as well.
Experienced midfielder Conor Hourihane is out for Barnsley, though Donovan Pines, Fabio Jalo and Max Watters should all be fit.
Manchester United vs Barnsley prediction
It would be a major shock not to see United win comfortably in this one, even if they have endured a mixed start to the season under Ten Hag.
Man United to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Man Utd wins: 22
Draws: 11
Barnsley wins: 5
Manchester United vs Barnsley odds
Man Utd to win: 2/15
Barnsley to win: 15/1
Draw: 15/2
