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How much worse can it get for Amorim and...

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Manchester United have been knocked out the Carabao Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town.


Three games into the season they have one point and they've spent almost £200m to get here.


So can Ruben Amorim survive this latest humiliation?


Plus we're joined by Grimsby owner Jason Stockwood to describe the night and achievement from their perspective.


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton, Mark Critchley and Jason Stockwood

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe


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