Jesse Lingard scoring the EFL Cup final last season (Picture: Getty Images)
Jesse Lingard scoring the EFL Cup final last season (Picture: Getty Images)

League Cup holders Manchester United kick off their campaign tonight against Burton.

Jose Mourinho will be keen to retain the trophy he has won four times – a feat shared with Sir Alex Ferguson and Brian Clough.

The Old Trafford outfit are in fantastic shape, having dismantled Everton on Sunday with a commanding performance.

Here are all the details about their upcoming game against Burton:

Mourinho will be vying for a record fifth title (Picture: Getty Images)
Mourinho will be vying for a record fifth title (Picture: Getty Images)

When is Manchester United vs Burton?

The Red Devils take on Burton on Wednesday, September 20.

Kick-off is at 8pm at Old Trafford.

What TV Channel is showing Manchester United vs Burton?

The match will be televised live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.

What is the latest team news for Manchester United vs Burton?

Paul Pogba is still absent after picking up an injury midweek. Marouane Fellaini deputised for the France international on Sunday; however Jose Mourinho is expected to rotate his squad.

Michael Carrick and Victor Lindelof are likely to come in and youngsters Scott McTominay and Andre Gomes could feature also.

Luke Shaw could also be set to return after injury.

What are the odds for Manchester United vs Everton? (Courtesy of Betfair)

Man Utd – 1/12

Draw – 12/1

Burton – 35/1

Prematch stats

  • Manchester United and Burton have played each other just twice before.
  • Jose Mourinho needs one more League Cup winners’ medal to become the most successful manager in the competition’s history.
  • The trophy was the first competition that Mourinho won in English football back in 2005.

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