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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jamie Jackson at Blundell Park

Amorim insists ‘something has to change’ after Manchester United stunned by Grimsby

Ruben Amorim shows his frustration on the Blundell Park touchline
Ruben Amorim shows his frustration on the Blundell Park touchline, during Manchester United’s defeat. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images/Reuters

A shellshocked Ruben Amorim apologised to fans and questioned his players’ desire, saying they “spoke really loud about what they want” after Grimsby’s penalty shootout win dumped Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup.

United trailed 2-0 at the break following goals from Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren. The panicked visitors forced penalties via Bryan Mbeumo’s 75th-minute strike and Harry Maguire’s header 60 seconds from the end. But when Mbeumo missed his second kick and 26th of the tie‑breaker United had lost against fourth-tier opposition for the first time in the competition, 12‑11 on penalties.

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