Goals from Sander Berge, Dara O’Shea, Jacob Bruun Larsen and Wilson Odobert helped Vincent Kompany’s men cruise past their League Two opponents.
Two of Burnley’s starting XI on the night have since been rewarded for their displays with spots in the Carabao Cup’s official ‘team of the round’.
Here’s the team in full:
1. Cruising into the next round
SALFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Wilson Odobert of Burnley (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Salford City and Burnley at Peninsula Stadium on September 26, 2023 in Salford, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan
2. GK: Lukasz Fabianski (West Ham)
The Polish goalkeeper was given a busier than expected night during West Ham's hard-earned 1-0 win against Lincoln. Photo: Michael Regan
3. RB - Diogo Dalot (Man Utd)
The full-back was on top form during United's comfortable 3-0 win against Crystal Palace. Photo: Matt McNulty
4. CB - Dara O'Shea (Burnley)
The Irishman scored his first Burnley goal during the 4-0 rout of Salford on Tuesday night. Photo: Gareth Copley