Overview

• United crashed out of the Carabao Cup after a 2-2 draw and a 12-11 shootout defeat to League Two Grimsby Town, their first loss to a fourth-tier opponent in the competition.
• Ruben Amorim apologized, said the “best team won,” accused his side of lacking intensity, and warned that “something has to change.”
• Both Grimsby goals stemmed from Manchester United errors, with goalkeeper André Onana singled out for mistakes in the first half.
• High-cost summer recruits featured as Matheus Cunha failed with a potential match‑winning penalty and Bryan Mbeumo hit the bar, despite a starting XI valued at over £400 million.
• Attention now turns to Saturday’s league match against Burnley and the closing days of the transfer window, with multiple reports highlighting urgent concerns in goal and midfield.