Grimsby Defeats Manchester United 12-11 Penalty Shootout Carabao Cup

Grimsby Town secured a stunning victory over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup second round, winning an intense 12-11 penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regular time at Blundell Park. Grimsby goalkeeper Christy Pym, a Manchester United fan, admitted he was "half-fuming" despite his team’s success and praised the night as what football is all about. Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren scored for Grimsby, while Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire scored for United, with Mbeumo ultimately missing the decisive penalty by hitting the crossbar. Vernam described the shootout as nerve-wracking but celebrated the belief instilled by their manager David Artell, who encouraged the team to play with intensity and confidence. This defeat marked a humiliating exit for Manchester United, recalling their previous shock loss to a lower league side in 2014. The Grimsby players and staff expressed immense pride and joy in their historic upset against the Premier League giants.