As Manchester United gear up to face Barnsley in the EFL Cup, the two teams find themselves in markedly different forms. Erik ten Hag's tenure at Old Trafford has come under increasing scrutiny, and a slip-up against lower-league opposition could further alienate an already restless fanbase.
The Red Devils go into this match as the unsurprising favourites with bookies Betfred at 1/6 while the visitors Barnsley are 12/1 outsiders to produce a huge cupset and a draw is 6/1.
Manchester United's season has been a mixed bag so far, with the Red Devils managing just two wins from their first five matches.
While they secured crucial victories against Fulham and Southampton, consistency has eluded them, especially in tougher fixtures against Liverpool and Brighton.
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