Grimsby Town dey prepare for one of their biggest football night in years as dem go host Manchester United for Blundell Park. Na ticket to the third round of the EFL Cup dey up for grabs as the Mariners lock horns with the Red Devils – and dis go be their first competitive meeting since 1948.
Match Preview
Grimsby collect dis big opportunity after dem knock out Shrewsbury Town for round one of the EFL Cup. Now, the League Two side go use am test themselves against Premier League giant Manchester United.
E no matter say United no be the powerhouse dem used to be, the size of this fixture still heavy for the Mariners.
David Artell and him boys don start their season with unbeaten six games run, bagging 11 points from their first five League Two matches – dem also don score the joint-highest number of goals. Blundell Park don turn fortress too, as Grimsby win all their three home matches so far dis season.
For Manchester United, na simple assignment: avoid disgrace and qualify go next round. Ruben Amorim dey under pressure as the Red Devils never win match dis season – just one point from two Premier League fixtures. On paper, United suppose handle this clash, but dem only win two from their last 13 away games, and na wetin go ginger Grimsby more.
Form Guide
- Grimsby Town EFL Cup form: W
- Grimsby Town all competitions: W D W W W D
- Manchester United all competitions: L D
Team News
Grimsby Town go line up their strongest XI to see if dem fit shock the Red Devils. Injury wahala dey for Jason Svanthorsson and Sam Lavelle, but Jaze Kabia go still be the danger man after scoring four goals already dis season.
Manchester United on their own go rotate squad. Benjamin Sesko dey set for him first start in United shirt, while Bruno Fernandes go operate further forward.
Kobbie Mainoo dey line for some minutes too, and youngster Tyler Fredricson fit feature after him sit bench against Fulham.
Goalkeeping department fit see Andre Onana finally appear again, as he dey push for sharp return. Meanwhile, injured duo Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez still dey unavailable.
Grimsby Town possible starting XI:
Pym; Rodgers, Warren, McJannet, Staunton; Amaluzor, McEachran, Turi, Khouri, Burns; Kabia
Manchester United possible starting XI:
Onana; Shaw, Fredricson, Maguire; Dalot, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dorgu; Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
Prediction
Man United don spend more money this summer than Grimsby don ever spend in their entire history. That kind gulf of quality dey clear, even though the Mariners dey fly high in League Two.
Grimsby go fight, but United suppose get the job done if dem remain focused.
We say: Grimsby Town 1-3 Manchester United