Man Utd Dominates Leicester 5-2 in Carabao Cup, Arsenal Beats Preston 3-0 to Reach Quarter-Finals
Meanwhile, Arsenal advanced to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Championship side Preston. The Gunners put on an impressive attacking effort, with goals from Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri, and Kai Havertz.
Manchester United defeated a depleted Leicester City 5-2 in a thrilling Carabao Cup last-16 match. Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy had a triumphant start at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro each scoring twice, and Alejandro Garnacho adding another goal in a game that saw United recover their attacking power.
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Following a disappointing defeat to West Ham in Ten Hag's final game, United came into this match eager to prove their quality. Van Nistelrooy’s appointment appeared to reinvigorate the squad, and the team's confidence surged in front of goal. Leicester, under the guidance of Steve Cooper, made nine changes to their lineup, clearly prioritizing their upcoming Premier League fixture against Ipswich, a decision that backfired.
Meanwhile, Arsenal advanced to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Championship side Preston. The Gunners put on an impressive attacking effort, with goals from Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri, and Kai Havertz.
Gabriel Jesus, who had gone 25 games without a goal, finally broke his drought in the 26th minute, tapping in from close range after a corner taken by Jacob Kiwior. Just nine minutes later, the spotlight shone on 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, who dazzled the crowd with a spectacular left-footed strike into the top left corner, marking his third goal of the competition. His performance was further underscored by an impressive 98 percent passing accuracy.
As the match progressed, Kai Havertz added a third for Arsenal with a well-placed header from another superb Kiwior delivery, solidifying their dominance.
With the Carabao Cup quarter-finals secured, Manchester United and Arsenal have set their sights on continuing their success in the tournament, with each team showcasing their attacking flair and depth as they prepare for upcoming challenges, including Arsenal's crucial Premier League clash against Newcastle this weekend.
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