Manchester United were eliminated from the Carabao Cup by League Two Grimsby Town after a 12-11 penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. Grimsby led 2-0 at halftime through Charles Vernam and former United academy defender Tyrell Warren. Andre Onana started and conceded two goals that exposed defensive frailties. United rallied with goals from substitute Bryan Mbeumo and a late Harry Maguire header to force penalties. The shootout extended into sudden death, with Onana saving once but Matheus Cunha missing a decisive opportunity and Mbeumo striking the crossbar. The defeat compounds pressure on Ruben Amorim despite over £200 million spent on summer signings and underwhelming Premier League form.
Ruben Amorim is facing growing scrutiny after Manchester United's humiliating Carabao Cup exit at the hands of League Two side Grimsby Town. United's absence from European competition this season forced them into the second round of the League Cup for the first time in over a decade. The last time came in 2014, when Louis van Gaal's men were thrashed 4-0 by MK Dons.
I think they have some consideration. They have to have a bit of a rough attitude. This ground is difficult to come to but it's what they're here for; they have to perform. They have to find solutions. At the moment, we need to see better, speed of play, all this is missing. All the courage you expect from Man United, the quality, it's not there.
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