The 4th division side Grimsby Town has defeated Manchester United in the last night’s Carabao Cup 2025/26 fixture. It was all over for United in the competition who were playing their first game. Manager Ruben Amorim was seen very pissed off. The 11-12 defeat on penalties gave United fans a major shock and they believe, this could be heading towards a bigger storm in the upcoming season.
In one of the biggest upsets in recent Carabao Cup history, fourth-division side Grimsby Town stunned Manchester United with a dramatic 11-12 victory on penalties last night.
United, playing their first game in the competition, were left humiliated as Grimsby showed nerves of steel to edge out the Premier League giants. The game ended level in normal time, but the penalty shootout turned into a marathon, eventually sealing United’s fate.
Manager Ruben Amorim cut a frustrated figure after the match, admitting: “I’ve nothing to say, I am sorry for Manchester United fans. We lost and the best team won, the only team on the pitch tonight clearly won the game. That’s the reality. I don’t need to talk about reasons.”
For United fans, this shocking elimination raises deeper concerns about the direction of the team under Amorim. Many fear this result could be the start of a bigger storm in the season ahead, as questions mount over the squad’s mentality and consistency.
