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| Manchester United ended a three-match losing streak in all competitions with victory at Sixfields |
Manchester United ended a run of three successive losses and eased the concerns surrounding manager Jose Mourinho with a comfortable EFL Cup win at League One Northampton Town.
Mourinho could not afford any mistakes in this third-round tie after Premier League defeats by Manchester City and Watford, with a Europa League loss to Feyenoord sandwiched in between.
It was eventually smooth passage, assisted by Northampton keeper Adam Smith, who endured a nightmare evening and played a big part in two of United's goals.
The highly rated 23-year-old picked up a back pass in the 17th minute and when Wayne Rooney's resulting free-kick was blocked, the recalled Michael Carrick fired home the loose ball emphatically.
Alex Revell gave the Cobblers hope of a shock from the penalty spot just before half-time after Daley Blind fouled Sam Hoskins - but this was not the night for a shock.
United regrouped and Ander Herrera's powerful drive put them in front after 68 minutes before Smith's misery was complete seven minutes later when he missed a simple long clearance to allow substitute Marcus Rashford to roll the ball into an empty net.
Northampton Town FC 1-3 Manchester United Highlights
[ English League Cup Match – Fourth Round ]
18′ 0 – 1 Michael Carrick scores with a superb strike in 18th minute of the game to put United in lead.
42′ 1 – 1 Alexander Revell scored after Daley Blind committed a foul inside the box and Revell scored just before the break.
68′ 1 – 2 Ander Herrera scores with first time finish to make it 2-1 for United.
75′ 1 – 3 Marcus Rashford came on as second half sub to score United’s third and settle the tie.
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