Man United Sets Sights on Carabao Cup Victory…
Manchester United is preparing to face Grimsby Town in an effort to secure their first win of the season in the Carabao Cup’s second round. After a stunningly unsuccessful European qualification run, this is their first appearance at this stage since 2014, when MK Dons took more shots on their goal than a kid with a new slingshot! United aims to rebound from Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage. Manager Ruben Amorim plans to shuffle his lineup like a magician performing his hat-trick, with Andre Onana potentially making a comical return after his last appearance ended with a loss to the ASEAN All-Stars in May.
With a solid back trio ready to serve as the Three Musketeers, Amorim could deploy Tyler Fredricson, Harry Maguire, and Ayden Heaven at the heart of defense. Meanwhile, wide players Amad and Patrick Dorgu might find themselves switched out like socks that mysteriously lose their pair, while Diogo Dalot could step up in Dorgu’s place. Midfield dynamo Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte might also join the fray from the start. After an anticipatory wait longer than a sloth on a treadmill, new entrant Benjamin Sesko is gearing up to spearhead the attack, supported by Joshua Zirkzee and Matheus Cunha, both hoping to land their first goals like they’re aiming at circus clowns in a dunk tank. United predicted lineup: Onana; Fredricson, Maguire, Heaven; Amad, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dalot; Zirkzee, Cunha; Sesko.
