In a stunning turn of events, Manchester United was eliminated from the Carabao Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Grimsby Town, a team from the fourth tier of English football.
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy-a Nigerian DJ and billionaire heiress-has humorously commented on Manchester United’s unexpected exit at the hands of Grimsby Town, according to Soccernet.ng.
On Wednesday evening, Manchester United experienced one of the most surprising defeats in recent memory, bowing out of the Carabao Cup following a tense penalty shootout against the League Two side.
This shocking result has sparked frustration among Nigerian football enthusiasts and intensified scrutiny over manager Ruben Amorim’s future at the club.
Grimsby Town’s Historic Triumph Over Manchester United
Manchester United’s journey in the Carabao Cup came to an embarrassing halt as Grimsby Town, competing in League Two, pulled off a remarkable upset on Wednesday night.
The Mariners took a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half, stunning the Red Devils. Despite late goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire that pushed the game to penalties, Manchester United ultimately succumbed 12-11 in a nail-biting shootout at Blundell Park.
DJ Cuppy’s Witty Take on Manchester United’s Setback
Taking to social media, DJ Cuppy shared a playful message implying that she feels more relaxed since distancing herself from the emotional rollercoaster of following Manchester United’s fortunes.
“See as I just come fresh since I stopped watching football and stressing over Man[chester] Utd,” she posted on X (formerly Twitter).
See as I just come fresh since I stopped watching football and stressing over Man Utd
– Cuppy (@cuppymusic) August 27, 2025
At 32 years old, Cuppy has openly expressed her passion for football, previously supporting Arsenal before publicly showing interest in Manchester United. Her recent comment appears to be a lighthearted jab at the club’s ongoing challenges.
The unexpected defeat to Grimsby Town has become a hot topic among Nigerian fans and football communities worldwide. The coming weeks will be critical as Manchester United strategizes on how to recover from this setback.
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