Marcus Rashford’s twenty fifth purpose of the season despatched Manchester United 2-0 up in opposition to Newcastle at half-time within the Carabao Cup last.
Casemiro had headed United in entrance on 34 minutes, earlier than Rashford’s deflected strike off Sven Botman 5 minutes later put Erik ten Hag’s facet firmly within the driving seat at Wembley.
Magpies goalkeeper Loris Karius – making his first aggressive look in two years – arguably may have executed higher with Rashford’s effort, however there have been no complaints from the Crimson Devils’ man of the second.
The 25-year-old has now scored in 15 of his 19 appearances for the reason that World Cup; this was additionally his first purpose in a serious last, the fifth through which he is performed.
Wout Weghorst went near extending United’s lead in stoppage time, however Karius was readily available to tip the Dutchman’s long-range shot over the bar.
It goes with out saying that Newcastle have all of it to do within the second half in the event that they’re to get their arms on their first main trophy for the reason that 1968/69 Gala’s Cup.
Eddie Howe’s facet managed only one shot on the right track within the opening 45 minutes, failing to really take a look at David de Gea within the United purpose.
