Eriksen was United’s best player against Barnsley, but Ten Hag will drop him | OneFootball

Manchester United cruised to a resounding 7-0 win over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup third round last night.

The Red Devils were overwhelming favourites to beat the League One outfit at Old Trafford and produced a fantastic attacking performance.

Christian Eriksen started in an attacking midfield role with Bruno Fernandes on the bench, and he delivered a fabulous display.

The 32-year-old completed 96 percent of his passes with a long-ball accuracy of 100%. He scored a late brace against the Tykes while also grabbing an assist.

He has started in back-to-back games for United after the international break, but he will likely be dropped to the bench on Saturday.

Erik ten Hag’s side visit Crystal Palace in the Premier League. The Eagles are yet to register a victory despite impressing with their performances.

It won’t be a straightforward game by any stretch of the imagination, and the manager should pair Manuel Ugarte with Kobbie Mainoo in midfield with Fernandes in the number 10 role.

The Uruguayan star was substituted shortly after the hour mark alongside Marcus Rashford and Diogo Dalot, and he appears set to make his full league debut.

United are on six points after four games. They need to build a long winning streak to stay in contention for Champions League qualification.

Palace did the double over United last season. The Red Devils have the opportunity to avenge those results with a solid victory at Selhurst Park.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com.