Man Utd fans say ‘we’re BACK’ after beating Barnsley in secret friendly with forgotten man on scoresheet

EXCITED Manchester United fans proclaimed "we're back"... after Erik ten Hag's side beat Barnsley 3-0 in a secret friendly.

The Red Devils downed the Tykes in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Carrington on Tuesday.

And even forgotten star Donny van de Beek snuck onto the scoresheet against the League One side.

The Dutchman was among a handful of first-team stars to feature for United, having made only one league appearance this season - as an 88th-minute sub in their defeat to Crystal Palace.

But the former Ajax star was able to turn things around as he hit the back of the net on Tuesday.

And fans loved it after they said the Red Devils are back in action after a rough start to the season.

: "DONNYYYYYY WERE SO BACKKKK."

Another put: "Ladies and gentlemen, we're so back."

A third added: "We’re back."

Controversial winger Antony also featured to get some much-needed game time.

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Antony only recently returned to the squad after a series of domestic abuse allegations were made against him by former partners.

Antony was back in England last month and attended a voluntary interview with Greater Manchester Police.

He denies the allegations made against him in both the UK and his homeland.

United have made a poor start to the campaign and sit 10th in the table going into the international break.

The club are yet to pick up a point in their Champions League group with two losses from two.

Scott McTominay did at least spare their blushes at the weekend with his two goals in stoppage time to beat Brentford 2-1.

United will be hoping to build on that when they return from the international break against Sheffield United on October 21.

Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo was originally set to play at Carrington but his return to action was delayed.

Coaches believed it was too soon for the 18-year-old to feature after suffering an ankle injury during pre-season.