LONDON - Manchester United prevailed 3-1 at third-tier Northampton Town in the English Football League Cup on Wednesday to ease some of the pressure beginning to build on manager Jose Mourinho. Holders Manchester City also progressed after winning 2-1 at Swansea City, joining Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool in the hat for the last 16. United's victory was a welcome tonic for Mourinho and his team following consecutive losses to Manchester City, Feyenoord and Watford. United went ahead in the 17th minute after Northampton goalkeeper Adam Smith was penalised for picking up a back-pass. Manchester City made it nine wins from nine games under Pep Guardiola with victory at Swansea.

Source: Bangkok Post September 21, 2016 20:48 UTC