Grimsby, a fourth-tier side, knocked Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup after a 2-2 draw and a 12-11 penalty shootout at Blundell Park. The match occurred on a wet, chaotic night and showcased The Mariners' unexpected quality and Manchester United's ongoing crisis under Ruben Amorim. Celtic exited the Champions League on penalties to Kairat, while Rangers suffered a 6-0 defeat to Club Brugge and a 9-1 aggregate loss, constituting one of Scottish football's worst weeks in decades. Coverage includes a preview of the Old Firm derby, analysis of upcoming Premier League fixtures, transfers, and additional features.
On the podcast today: Grimsby 2-2 Manchester United (12-11 pens), a fourth-tier side knocks United out of the Carabao Cup on a wet, chaotic night at Blundell Park. The panel discuss The Mariners' magic, United's crisis under Ruben Amorim, and whether anything can actually change at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, Celtic crashed out of the Champions League on penalties to Kairat, while Rangers were humiliated 6-0 by Club Brugge, and 9-1 on aggregate, making it one of the worst weeks for Scottish football in decades.
Ewan Murray joins to unpack the fallout and preview Sunday's Old Firm derby. Plus, a look ahead to the Premier League weekend, including Liverpool v Arsenal at Anfield, Brighton v Manchester City, and pressure mounting on Graham Potter at West Ham. Also today: transfers, Robyn's Oxford United minute and Jonathan Wilson's Big Book of World Cups, and your questions answered. Buy tickets to Football Weekly LIVE in September here. Support the Guardian here. You can also find Football Weekly on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Photograph: Nigel French/PA
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