Manchester United’s struggles continue, and this time the Red Devils suffered one of their most shocking defeats in recent memory. Ruben Amorim’s side was knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by EFL League Two’s Grimsby Town.
The upset began with Grimsby racing out to a surprising 2–0 lead. United clawed their way back into the match thanks to goals from Bryan Mbeumo in the 75th minute and Harry Maguire in the 89th, forcing the game into a dramatic penalty shootout.
But from the spot, fortune favored Grimsby. After an epic shootout that stretched to 12–11, the League Two side sealed the win when Mbeumo’s decisive penalty crashed off the crossbar. Social media erupted with memes and reactions to one of the most embarrassing nights in Manchester United’s recent history.
Best memes and reactions
Onana penalty shoot out highlights pic.twitter.com/u7a2CCtzLx
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) August 27, 2025
"Cross to Maguire" pic.twitter.com/JlU6kVRPmI
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) August 27, 2025
MANCHESTER UNITED ARE KNOCKED OUT OF THE EFL CUP BY FOURTH-TIER GRIMSBY TOWN
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 27, 2025
It's gonna be a long season 💀 pic.twitter.com/GvppFaxQ04
Andre Onana trying to stop penalties
— Out of Context Football Manager (@nocontextfm1) August 27, 2025
pic.twitter.com/RjP7aFeOkF
The life of being a Manchester United fan. pic.twitter.com/RdqsyE82pm
— Aidan Walsh 🔰 (@AidanWalshMUFC) August 27, 2025
Reminder that Manchester city’s youth team defeated this Grimsby town that knocked out man united. pic.twitter.com/MODCyUh3Ac
— ⚡️🇧🇼 (@Priceless_MCI) August 27, 2025
RED DEVILS pic.twitter.com/50b6qNlLpN
— Manchester United Die Hard Fans (@DieHardUtdFans) August 27, 2025
Grimsby 2-0 Manchester United pic.twitter.com/EflMKSQTpD
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) August 27, 2025
