THE Champions League returned with some thrilling action to kick off the brand new league phase.

Liverpool got the better of European rivals AC Milan as they ran out 3-1 winners at the San Siro

Meanwhile, Harry Kane netted FOUR in Bayern Munich’s 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb, which saw the England skipper become the highest English goalscorer in Champions League history.

Earlier in the night, Aston Villa ended their 41-year wait for Champions League football with a 3-0 win away at Young Boys in their tournament opener.

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EVERTON’s recent woes continued as they were dumped out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by Southampton.

The two struggling Prem sides couldn’t be separated in front of a frustrated crowd at Goodison Park.

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Abdoulaye Doucoure opened the scoring for the Toffees at Goodison Park[/caption]

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Taylor Harwood-Bellis powered in the equaliser on the stroke of half-time[/caption]

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Everton’s Ashley Young misses from the spot[/caption]

Abdoulaye Doucoure gave the Toffees a first-half lead, bundling in a far post header following pinball in the box.

But in a continuation of their recent inability to hold a lead, Everton were pegged back before the break.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis was given far too much time to power a header past Joao Virginia, setting up an end-to-end second half.

Despite numerous chances, neither team could find a winner in normal time.

The game headed to spot kicks, where Ashley Young was the only player to miss, sending Saints through to the fourth round.

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MANCHESTER UNITED ran rampant against Barnsley to reach the next round of the EFL Cup – thanks to a wilful Marcus Rashford.

A much needed confidence boost for Rashford, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho saw the Red Devils run out 7-0 winners at Old Trafford.

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Marcus Rashford fired United ahead with a smart finish[/caption]

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Antony won and scored his penalty after being brought down by Gabriel Slonina[/caption]

Barnsley came out the traps quickly, but swiftly dropped into a back five to nullify United after Rashford’s twinkle toe solo opener.

But two goals a piece from Rashford, Garnacho and Eriksen put saw the Red Devils humiliate League One outfit Barnsley – not matter the gulf between the two sides.

Here’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated every Man Utd player…

Altay Bayindir – 6

Desperate to show Erik ten Hag want he can do.

But it was a quiet evening for the Turkish keeper after Barnsley registered zero shots on target and one corner.

Diogo Dalot – 6

Started with a point to prove after his horror show at Southampton on Saturday.

Harry Maguire – 6

A couple of good interceptions in the second half and a cracking 40 yard run in the 70th minute.

Otherwise a quiet evening for the England centre-half as Barnsley collapsed.

Jonny Evans – 6

He was not much better than his centre-back pairing but has spent a lot of time out injured recently.

Toby Collyer – 5

Looked uncomfortable at left-back at times. Conceded several free-kicks down the right for Barnsley. 

Casemiro – 6

Surprise captain after a difficult start to the Premier League season, but was solid.

Manuel Ugarte – 6

Committed four fouls in the opening 30 minutes. Must’ve been his nerves on his first full United debut.

Lucky to avoid a yellow card and was left bleeding after a challenge from away skipper Luca Connell.

But that’s what Ugarte’s come to United to do – break up play. But if carries on like this, bet on him being sent-off at some point this season.

Antony – 7

Couldn’t get past Barnsley full-back O’Keeffe before scoring the penalty he won for United’s second in the 35th minute. And he really needed that.

Christian Eriksen – 6

Linked up with Dalot well, but was left too deep at times which negatively impacted his forward impact on the game.

Great curling ball for Garnacho’s second after a quick pass from Rashford.

Scored twice late on with a training ground tap in in the 81st and a sleek finish four minutes later after two assists from Bruno Fernandes. It’s his first time scoring since August 2023.

Alejandro Garnacho – 8

Delightful cross pitch assist for Rashford, but was wasteful early on and had a bad miss in the 69th minute after a great passage of play.

Netted a brace either side of half-time. First running onto Rashford’s inadvertent pass to poke home United’s third from six yards out.

Before climbing onto a great pass from Eriksen and slotting home again to utilise all the space behind Barnsley’s defence.

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Garnacho was unstoppable don’t the left hand flank[/caption]

Marcus Rashford – 8

Opened scoring inside 16 minutes from the No9 position after cutting inside two players and keeping his composure to smash past Slonina’s top corner.

Notched his second of the game after a horror mistake from the Barnsley centre-back. The ketchup bottle is still open.

Worked hard to keep the ball alive for Garnacho’s goal.

Bruno Fernandes (’63 for Ugarte) – 7

Not sure why Ten Hag brought the captain, who hardly ever gets a break, on at 5-0. But he assisted both of Eriksen’s goals nonetheless.

Joshua Zirkzee (’63 for Rashford) – 6

Tried to get involved and looked lively. Huge eruption from fans when subbed on with the others.

Noussair Mazraoui (’63 for Dalot) – 5

De Ligt (’78 for Evans) – 5

Amad Diallo (’83 for Garnacho) – 6

Won the ball high for Eriksen’s second.

MANCHESTER UNITED have thrashed League One side Barnsley to progress to the Carabao Cup fourth round.

Marcus Rashford bagged the game’s opener with an emphatic finish on 16 minutes.

Antony made it 2-0 after firing a superb penalty past Chelsea loanee Gabriel Slonina.

Right on half time, Alejandro Garnacho made it 3-0 to give United total control of the cup clash.

Just after the interval, the young Argentine doubled his tally for the evening to make it 4-0 to the hosts before Rashford scored his second for 5-0.

With 10 minutes to go, Christian Eriksen tapped in from close range to extend the Red Devils’ lead to 6-0 – and later, the midfielder became the third United player to bag a brace for 7-0.

• Match result: Man Utd 7-0 Barnsley

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