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Grimsby Town Stun Manchester United in 26-Kick Shootout to Seal Carabao Cup Upset

Pressure grows on Ruben Amorim following a €244 million attacking rebuild.

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Overview

  • League Two Grimsby eliminated Manchester United at Old Trafford, winning 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
  • Grimsby went 2-0 up through Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren before Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire drew United level late.
  • The shootout ran to 26 kicks, with Matheus Cunha and then Mbeumo missing for United, the latter’s attempt proving decisive.
  • United supporters reacted with anger, urging Amorim to step down and criticizing his predictable tactical setup.
  • Outlets framed the defeat as a deepening early-season crisis for United despite roughly €244 million spent to revamp the attack.