Manchester United make Ruben Amorim decision after Grimsby defeat

Manchester United suffered a humiliating loss to fourth-division side Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup second round on Wednesday evening.

The League Two club tore into United with fearless football, striking twice inside the opening half-hour to leave the visitors stunned.

Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire dragged them back into the contest to force penalties.

However, Matheus Cunha and Mbeumo faltered from the spot, handing a fairytale victory for the underdogs.

Head coach Ruben Amorim looked distraught and powerless after what unfolded on the pitch.

The Portuguese head coach gave a cryptic interview after the clash, hinting he could resign in the coming weeks.

According to The Times, Amorim retains the backing of the Manchester United board and will be in charge for Saturday’s match against Burnley.

Club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is prepared to give Amorim time to turn things around at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils began the season with optimism after a flurry of surprise signings and the unveiling of a refurbished training ground.

Yet only days into the campaign, United already find themselves lurching into full-blown crisis mode.

The Old Trafford outfit fell to Arsenal at home in the opening encounter of the 2025-26 season.

Defeat to Fulham dented United’s reputation, but the horror show against Grimsby dragged them to a new low.

United face Burnley this weekend and another slip could send INEOS spiralling into panic mode.

The 40-year-old desperately needs a string of wins to rebuild the trust that evaporated overnight.

If results do not improve, he could suffer the same fate as Erik ten Hag, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Jose Mourinho.

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .