In one of the biggest upsets in English football history, fourth-division side Grimsby Town have sensationally eliminated Manchester United from the Carabao Cup.
The League Two club stunned fans at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, producing a disciplined and fearless performance that saw them knock out the reigning FA Cup holders. United, who fielded a strong lineup, struggled to break down the visitors and were punished by Grimsby’s clinical finishing and defensive resilience.
The shock defeat piles pressure on United manager Erik ten Hag, whose side has endured a turbulent start to the season. Many fans voiced their frustration after the final whistle, calling the loss “embarrassing” and “unacceptable” for a club of United’s stature.
For Grimsby Town, the victory represents a historic moment. The Mariners, who last reached this stage of the competition decades ago, celebrated wildly with their traveling supporters, with manager David Artell hailing the result as “a dream come true for the players, fans, and the entire community.”
The result is already being described as one of the biggest cup upsets in recent memory, drawing comparisons with other famous giant-killings in English football.
Source – My News Ghana
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