Grimsby Town Upsets Man United in Carabao Cup Shootout

Manchester United suffered a humiliating exit from the Carabao Cup after losing to fourth-tier Grimsby Town in a penalty shootout that extended to 12-11, with Grimsby's Darragh Burns playing a key role by providing an assist and scoring two penalties. The defeat exposed significant issues in Manchester United's squad, particularly criticizing goalkeeper Andre Onana's poor performance and the lack of fight and quality in midfield, with Kobbie Mainoo being one of the few positives. The loss was especially stinging given the disparity in squad value, with United's team worth over £600 million facing a League Two side. Grimsby Town's chief executive Polly Bancroft highlighted the massive interest in the match, noting the overwhelming response that crashed their website and emphasizing the broader impact and excitement such a tie brought to the club and local community. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged the team's poor start and the seriousness of the club's problems, expressing regret to the fans and indicating a need for reflection and improvement. This defeat has intensified calls for Manchester United to strengthen key positions, particularly goalkeeper, ahead of upcoming fixtures.