Facing Leicester in the League Cup, at the round of 16 stage, the Mancunians won 5-2, with two doubles from Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, plus a goal from Garnacho.
In addition to United, Liverpool won their place in the quarter-finals of the League Cup by dismissing Brighton (2-3). Arsenal logically dominated Preston (0-3), resident of the Championship (second division), Newcastle got the better of Chelsea (2-0) and Crystal Palace defeated Aston Villa (1-2).
A little later in the evening, Tottenham was able to claim the scalp of Manchester City (2-1), with goals scored by Werner and Sarr.