Man Utd crash out of League Cup
KANE ENDS GOAL DROUGHT AS SPURS EDGE WOLVES
LONDON: Manchester United crashed out of the League Cup as West Ham avenged their painful loss to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side with a 1-0 win at Old Trafford, while Chelsea and Tottenham survived penalty shoot-outs to reach the fourth round on Wednesday.
The Hammers suffered a gutwrenching 2-1 defeat against United in the Premier League on Sunday when David De Gea saved Mark Noble’s stoppage-time penalty after Jesse Lingard’s late winner.
But David Moyes’ men got a measure of revenge three days later as Manuel Lanzini’s first half goal dumped United out in the third round.
Solskjaer made 11 changes and Moyes opted for 10 alterations, with West Ham’s understudies making the most of their moment in the spotlight.
Ryan Fredericks ghosted past Alex Telles and cut back for Lanzini to sweep past United goalkeeper Dean Henderson in the ninth minute.
That was enough for Moyes to secure a first win over United since they sacked the Scot after less than a season in charge in 2014.
It was also West Ham’s first victory at Old Trafford since 2007, earning them a home tie against holders Manchester City in the last 16.
Solskjaer criticised his team’s tentative opening, saying: “A slow start again and that needs addressing.
“I’ve never actually won this tournament, so that hunt will keep going.
“But we have to make the decisions to have the squad up to speed for the rest of the season. Sometimes you have to take risks.”
KANE BACK ON TRACK
Harry Kane ended his goal drought as Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo knocked out his former club Wolves 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Molineux.
Tanguy Ndombele gave
Tottenham a 14th-minute lead when he charged down Conor Coady’s clearance and shot past John Ruddy.
Kane, without a goal in his four previous games, increased Tottenham’s advantage after 23 minutes.
Dele Alli’s perfect pass sent Kane clear and the England captain found the bottom corner.
Leander Dendoncker pulled one back for Wolves seven minutes before the break when he headed in Rayan Ait-nouri’s corner.
Daniel Podence levelled 13 minutes into the second half from Dendoncker’s pass.
In the shoot-out, Dendoncker, Ruben Neves and Coady all missed for Wolves. “He has much more to give and it’s about the game, improving and growing together,” Nuno said of Kane.
Arsenal eased to a 3-0 win against third tier AFC Wimbledon at the Emirates Stadium, setting up a last 16 clash with Leeds.
The Gunners, featuring 10 changes from the weekend win at Burnley, went ahead in the 11th minute.
Ademola Lookman scored his first Leicester goal in a 2-0 win at second-tier Millwall.