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Manchester United avoid Carabao Cup slip-up vs. Burnley as World Cup stars deliver upon return

MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester United booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Burnley on Wednesday night at Old Trafford in their first game back following the break for the World Cup.

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Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford, who both started despite being involved with their countries in Qatar, got the goals as coach Erik ten Hag's team cruised past Vincent Kompany's side and into the next round. Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro were also in the team just days after returning from the Middle East as United's domestic campaign resumed with a comfortable victory.