Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Christian Eriksen all scored twice as the Old Trafford side roared into the last 16 of the League Cup with a 7-0 rout of third-tier Barnsley on Tuesday.

Yet this 7-0 win over Barnsley marks a potential shift. For the first time since February 2021, United’s attack clicked into gear, delivering the kind of comprehensive performance that has been lacking. It’s a result that may not define the season but could serve as a marker for a more ruthless, confident side moving forward.