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Northampton 1-3 Manchester United: Ander Herrera and Marcus Rashford save Jose Mourinho's blushes

Daily Mail | September 21, 2016

Related Topics: Manchester United F.C., Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera, Alex Revell, Penalty kick, Northampton

Manchester United avoided a fourth consecutive defeat despite a first-half scare for Jose Mourinho's side.

The Red Devils opened the scoring through Michael Carrick before Northampton hit back thanks to a penalty before the break by Alex Revell.

However United managed to secure a spot in the fourth round of the EFL Cup after Ander Herrera and Marcus Rashford netted in the second half.

Ander Herrera celebrates with fellow scorer Marcus Rashford during Manchester United's 3-1 victoryu00a0
Ander Herrera celebrates with fellow scorer Marcus Rashford during Manchester United's 3-1 victory
The Spaniard slides on his knees after putting his side back in the lead with a long-range effort past Adam Smith
The Spaniard slides on his knees after putting his side back in the lead with a long-range effort past Adam Smith
Substitute Rashford capitalised on a Smith mistake by chasing a loose ball before scoring into an empty net
Substitute Rashford capitalised on a Smith mistake by chasing a loose ball before scoring into an empty net
Michael Carrick is surrounded by his Manchester United team-mates after opening the scoring at Northampton
Michael Carrick is surrounded by his Manchester United team-mates after opening the scoring at Northampton
The veteran midfielder steered the ball into the back of the net following an indirect free-kick in Northampton's area
The veteran midfielder steered the ball into the back of the net following an indirect free-kick in Northampton's area
Alex Revell levelled the scoreline from the penalty spot after Daley Blind fouledu00a0Sam Hoskins inside the area
Alex Revell levelled the scoreline from the penalty spot after Daley Blind fouled Sam Hoskins inside the area
Revell wheels away in celebration after scoring past United custodian Sergio Romero to equalise before the break
Revell wheels away in celebration after scoring past United custodian Sergio Romero to equalise before the break
Red Devils captain Rooney gets an early shot off at goal as he aims to prove his worth to his manager
Red Devils captain Rooney gets an early shot off at goal as he aims to prove his worth to his manager
Rooney looks dejected as he holds on to the post after failing to find a way past Smith in the Northampton goal
Rooney looks dejected as he holds on to the post after failing to find a way past Smith in the Northampton goal
Timothy Fosu-Mensah (left) chases down his opponent on a rare appearance for Manchester United's first team
Timothy Fosu-Mensah (left) chases down his opponent on a rare appearance for Manchester United's first team
Northampton goalkeeper Smith clutches at thin air as Carrick's first-half strike heads towards the back of the net
Northampton goalkeeper Smith clutches at thin air as Carrick's first-half strike heads towards the back of the net
Ashley Young is among the Manchester United players to celebrate with Carrick, who scored in the 17th minute
Ashley Young is among the Manchester United players to celebrate with Carrick, who scored in the 17th minute
The Holland international brings Hoskins down with a clumsy, late challenge on the Northampton striker
The Holland international brings Hoskins down with a clumsy, late challenge on the Northampton striker
Rashford walks to his Manchester United team-mates after he ensured his side were in the draw for the fourth round
Rashford walks to his Manchester United team-mates after he ensured his side were in the draw for the fourth round
A happy Jose Mourinho shakes hands with opposite rival Rob Page before kick-off at Sixfields Stadium
A happy Jose Mourinho shakes hands with opposite rival Rob Page before kick-off at Sixfields Stadium
The Portuguese tactician appeared to be in high spirits despite his side going into the game on the back of three defeats
The Portuguese tactician appeared to be in high spirits despite his side going into the game on the back of three defeats
Rooney leads out Carrick, Herrera and Co as the Premier League giants walked out onto the pitch
Rooney leads out Carrick, Herrera and Co as the Premier League giants walked out onto the pitch
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic (centre) was named on the bench along with Marouane Fellaini
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic (centre) was named on the bench along with Marouane Fellaini
Supporters watch on from outside the Sixfields Stadium after failing to obtain a ticket for the EFL Cup clash
Supporters watch on from outside the Sixfields Stadium after failing to obtain a ticket for the EFL Cup clash
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