Carabao Cup: Luton 0-3 Man United - Red Devils through to next round

Luton Town 0-3 Manchester United. Photo: Manchester United

These are, of course, unprecedented times, although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer discovered there are some things that simply do not change.


Juan Mata remains a delightful footballer at the age of 32, with an ability to illuminate and influence any contest, and Manchester United will usually get a penalty.

These two reliable old forces combined in Solskjaer's favour at Kenilworth Road.

First #MUFC start ✅
First #MUFC Man of the Match award ✅

Well done, @Donny_Beek6 🏅 pic.twitter.com/DERxv6IDFI

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 22, 2020

Mata flickered, sparkled and scored from the spot, just before half time. It was United's 23rd penalty in all competitions since the start of last season.

Solskjaer unleashed the attacking verve of Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood from the bench and added two late goals. DailyMail

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🎥 Three goals ensured our place in the #CarabaoCup fourth round 👊#MUFC pic.twitter.com/CsNAtQoteP

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 23, 2020