Man United advances, Brighton loses in League Cup
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates in front of the fans after scoring his sides second goal during the English League Cup 4th round soccer match between Manchester United and Burnley, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Dave Thompson]
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford scored to help Manchester United beat Burnley 2-0 and advance to the quarterfinals of the English League Cup. United played its first game since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure last month. Nottingham Forest also reached the quarterfinals in a 4-1 victory over second-division Blackburn. The shock of the evening was third-tier Charlton’s upset of Premier League club Brighton in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in London. Charlton won the shootout 4-3 to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2006.
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Manchester United's Christian Eriksen, right celebrates with teammates Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, centre and Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka after scoring the opening goal of the game during the English League Cup 4th round soccer match between Manchester United and Burnley, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
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Burnley's Ian Maatsen, right vies for the ball with Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during the English League Cup 4th round soccer match between Manchester United and Burnley, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
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