Man Utd Suffers Penalty Defeat to Grimsby Amid Player Criticism

Manchester United suffered a humiliating exit from the Carabao Cup after losing to League Two side Grimsby Town on penalties, a defeat that eliminated one route back into European competition this season. Diogo Dalot, the only player to speak to the media post-match, admitted the team was "clearly not good enough," particularly in the first half, where they conceded two goals and failed to meet basic competitive standards. Dalot emphasized that the players lost an opportunity to demonstrate they deserved to be at Manchester United and criticized the team's lack of fight and poor approach to the game. Despite rallying to level the match and forcing penalties, the team ultimately fell short due to a missed decisive spot-kick by Grimsby’s Bryan Mbeumo. The defeat has intensified pressure on manager Ruben Amorim, who acknowledged that while widespread changes are not feasible, "something has to change" after the poor start to the season. United fans and players alike face growing frustration as the club now focuses solely on the Premier League and FA Cup for the rest of the campaign.