MU News Today 28/8: Mbeumo Turns Villain; Red Devils Shockingly Defeated

MU suffered a shocking exit from the League Cup against a small team, Mbeumo played with great determination but it wasn’t enough to push the Red Devils through,... here are the key Manchester United news on 28/8.

LATEST MU NEWS TODAY 28/8

After losing to a League 4 team, MU officially eliminated from the English League Cup

Manchester United officially bowed out in the second round of the English League Cup after losing to Grimsby Town in a penalty shootout 11-12. Visiting a team competing only in League Two, coach Ruben Amorim’s squad was expected to easily secure progression. However, an unexpected scenario unfolded in the first half as Grimsby took a 2-goal lead.

In the second half, MU pushed forward aggressively, with Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire scoring to level the game at 2-2 by the 89th minute. The match was decided by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout lasting 13 rounds. Despite both teams maintaining impressive accuracy, MU fell short when Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo missed their shots, handing Grimsby Town the ticket to advance. This loss means MU exits the Carabao Cup early and raises concerns about Ruben Amorim’s squad’s inconsistent form.

Mbeumo from hero to villain

Bryan Mbeumo experienced an emotional day on the pitch. The £71 million new signing for MU shone with a brilliant solo goal in the 75th minute and performed impressively during regular time: 29 touches, 100% accurate crosses, and creating 6 goal-scoring chances for teammates. He also scored successfully in the second penalty attempt.

However, in the decisive 13th penalty kick under immense pressure, the Cameroonian star struck the crossbar, causing MU’s official elimination. Even more regrettable, Matheus Cunha missed a chance to end the match at the 5th penalty, putting the team at a disadvantage. Both Mbeumo and Cunha have shown promising signs this season, but this outcome will surely impact the team’s morale significantly.

League 4 goalkeeper’s “heartbreaking” moment eliminating MU

The hero for Grimsby Town was goalkeeper Christy Pym. He made 7 outstanding saves during 90 minutes, notably blocking Cunha’s shot, helping the League 4 side keep their hopes alive against MU. After the match, Pym surprised many by revealing he is a Manchester United supporter. He said: “I still can’t believe it. As a MU fan, I feel a bit disappointed, but moments like this are exactly why we play football. It’s amazing.”

Coach Ruben Amorim apologizes to the fans

After the match, coach Ruben Amorim openly acknowledged that MU “did not even show up” in the first half and apologized to all supporters. He said the team lacked determination, made basic mistakes, and emphasized “the better team deserved to win”. Although Andre Onana made direct errors leading to both early goals, Amorim insisted the defeat was a collective responsibility. He ended the press conference with a message: “I feel sorry for the fans. We need to focus on the upcoming match against Burnley this weekend to regain our spirit.”