As a by-product of a woeful 2024–25 campaign, Manchester United are playing Carabao Cup football in August.
They may have plenty of free midweeks this term, but Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils start their domestic cup campaign a round before the big boys get involved due to their continental absence.
MK Dons memorably thumped Louis van Gaal’s United 4–0 the last time they were subject to this subtle embarrassment 11 years ago, and Grimsby Town are aiming to stick another nadir into Amorim’s unconvincing reign on Wednesday night.
Here’s how Man Utd could line up for their Carabao Cup second round clash at Blundell Park.
