Antony Converts Penalty with Precision as Manchester United Extend Lead to 2-0 Against Barnsley**
**Manchester United vs Barnsley: Key Moments and Latest Developments**
**Antony Doubles United’s Lead with a Penalty, Making it 2-0**
**Rashford Strikes First to Open the Scoring**
**Man United Lineup:** Manuel Ugarte Earns His Full Debut
**Barnsley Lineup:** Four Adjustments from Their Recent Defeat
**Score Prediction**
**Live Match Updates**
**1 minute ago**
Manchester United currently leads Barnsley 2-0.
**40 minutes:** Alejandro Garnacho squandered a promising chance inside the box after receiving a clean pass from Christian Eriksen. Antony has been in great form tonight, while Rashford’s offensive drive earned United a corner.
**5 minutes ago**
**GOAL! Man Utd 2-0 Barnsley | Antony, 35’**
**35 minutes:** With a stuttered approach, Antony calmly slots his penalty into the side netting, well beyond the reach of the goalkeeper. He celebrates with Diogo Dalot near the corner, marking his first goal of the season—an important confidence boost for him.
**4 minutes ago**
**PENALTY! Man Utd 1-0 Barnsley**
**34 minutes:** After clever link-up play on the right involving Antony and Diogo Dalot, Garnacho’s shot was blocked. Moments later, Rashford found Antony, who was brought down by Barnsley’s goalkeeper, Gaga Slonina, resulting in a penalty.
**9 minutes ago**
Man Utd 1-0 Barnsley
**32 minutes:** **CLOSE!** Diogo Dalot was flagged offside as United attempted to slice through Barnsley’s defense with smooth passing. Marcus Rashford was also caught offside, with Sir Alex Ferguson observing the action from the stands.
Manchester United is firmly in control against Barnsley, leading by two goals. Rashford opened the scoring early on, and Antony extended the advantage by converting a penalty in the 35th minute.
– **40 minutes:** Garnacho missed a clear chance following a pass from Eriksen.
– **35 minutes:** Antony coolly converted a penalty after being fouled, celebrating with Dalot.
– **28 minutes:** Ugarte, making his full debut, committed a foul in midfield, but Barnsley failed to make the most of the free kick.
– **24 minutes:** Toby Collyer, playing on the left, gave away a dangerous free kick, looking slightly uncomfortable.
Manchester United is dominating possession, with Barnsley struggling to mount any significant attacks. Rashford and Antony have been the standout players thus far.
