Manchester United achieved a commanding 7-0 victory over Barnsley in the League Cup, with Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Christian Eriksen each scoring twice, marking the largest win of manager Erik Ten Hag's tenure. In contrast, Fulham faced a shocking exit after losing to Preston North End in a record-breaking penalty shootout, with the final score being 16-15 following a 1-1 draw during regulation time. Ryan Ledson scored the decisive penalty for Preston, who advanced to the next round after both teams converted the first 16 penalties successfully. The shootout, which included a total of 34 penalties, set a new record for the longest penalty shootout in League Cup history. Elsewhere, Brentford and Crystal Palace also progressed, with Brentford winning 3-1 against Leyton Orient and Palace edging past QPR 2-1. Both managers praised their teams' performances, highlighting the importance of momentum moving forward.