Manchester United kept the critics at bay as they cruised into the League Cup fourth round with a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Tuesday.
Manchester United and Newcastle are on the brink of qualifying for next season's Champions League after Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa
Casemiro was sent off in the 34th minute at Old Trafford after initially being booked for his high challenge on Southampton's Carlos Alcaraz
Arsenal are once again at the top of the Premier League table - five points ahead of Manchester City.
Erik Ten Hag has made a remarkable impact since leaving Ajax to take charge of United last year and Sunday's 2-0 win against Newcastle was the latest sign the club are back on track after a turbulent decade.
Manchester United clinched their first major trophy for six years with a ruthless 2-0 win against Newcastle in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday
Casemiro may face suspension after his straight red card during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace.
Ten Hag's team had to survive a nervous finale at Old Trafford after Brazil midfielder Casemiro was dismissed before Palace's Jeffrey Schlupp scored to reduce the deficit.
Casemiro has excelled at Old Trafford and embraced the challenge of turning the club's fortunes around
Manchester United -- fourth in the Premier League and within touching distance of a place in the League Cup final -- produced more compelling evidence they are back on track under new manager Erik ten Hag.