Casemiro played a huge role in Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup, as he both scored a goal and provided an assist. The holders of the Carabao Cup comfortably advanced to the fourth round.
Under Erik ten Hag’s leadership, the Red Devils fielded a different lineup compared to their previous Premier League victory against Burnley.
However, they maintained control throughout the match, with Alejandro Garnacho finding the net in the 21st minute and Casemiro heading in a corner delivered by the returning Mason Mount just six minutes later.
The Brazilian continued to make an impact by setting up the third goal, with Anthony Martial expertly converting his excellent cross.
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Job done and into the fourth round we go! 👏🔴#MUFC || #CarabaoCup
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 26, 2023
This performance lifted the mood at Old Trafford, providing a boost to United after a challenging start to the season.
Palace, who also made significant changes to their lineup, only began to pose a threat in the second half after Eberechi Eze came onto the field.
However, by that point, the outcome had already been decided, securing consecutive victories for United as they seek to turn their season around.
The Best performer of the game:
Casemiro’s goal marked his 11th for Manchester United since the beginning of last season, an exceptional achievement for a holding midfielder. However, his contributions against Palace extended beyond scoring.
In addition to his goal, the Brazilian midfielder provided a superb cross for Martial to score the third goal, showcasing his exceptional passing abilities over both short and long distances.
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He orchestrated numerous switches of play, stretching the opposition’s defence effectively. Casemiro also played a crucial role in defence, disrupting the opponent’s plays in the centre of the field.
He registered the second-highest combined number of tackles and interceptions among all United players, demonstrating his all-around impact on the game.
The manager’s words after the match:
As quoted by Sky Sports, he said:
“It’s a good night, we played quite well and dominated the game. That’s what we’re looking for. The frustration and disappointment mean the mood was dropping, but the spirit and togetherness was there and is there.
“We made a step forward with the way we defended at Burnley and today we made another step on the ball. There is a lot to come but we are moving forward.”
What’s next:
Manchester United will host Crystal Palace once again at Old Trafford in a crunch Premier League clash on Saturday.
