It’s the EFL Cup so everything must be taken with a grain of salt, but Manchester United’s dominate victory over West Ham in the quarterfinals saw United resemble a waking giant. It must also be said that West Ham’s performance was totally in line with their 2016-17 season so far — disastrous.
With only two minutes gone, the Red Devils opened the scoring after a brilliant exchange between Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. With both Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini suspended for the match, Mkhitaryan was handed a rare start and setup Ibrahimovic with a slick back heel.
What a start! @Ibra_official scores for @ManUtd.
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Zlatan almost doubled United’s advantage but Adrian thwarted the Swede twice in quick succession.
Two tries for a second but @Ibra_official is stymied.
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Adrian once again kept West Ham in the match with a tremendous save on a wonderfully struck Rooney free kick.
Great hit by @WayneRooney but Adrian is up for it.
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With United clearly in the ascendency, West Ham found a fortunate equalizer after David De Gea was unable to corral a shot from Dimitri Payet. Ashley Fletcher was on hand to turn in the rebound.
All tied up. @AshFletcher___ pounces on rebound.
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With the scores level at the half, United quickly restored their advantage only three minutes after the restart through Anthony Martial.
Again, at start of half, @ManUtd take lead.
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In the 62nd minute, Martial scored his second and United’s third.
Great goal as @AnthonyMartial slots home his second.
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United were coasting to victory before Ibrahimovic grabbed his second and the Red Devil’s fourth.
What a way to end it. @Ibra_official gets his brace.
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Hull City, Liverpool, Southampton and Manchester United will now contest the semifinals of the EFL Cup.
