Manchester United will be hoping to join Manchester City in the third round of the Carabao Cup when they face Grimsby Town at Blundell Park on Wednesday night.

As a result of failing to qualify for Europe for this season, United are entering the competition at the second round stage for the first time since 2014. Those who are participating in Europe do not enter the competition until the third round.

Therefore, United will have to overcome the League Two Mariners to join the likes of City, Liverpool , Arsenal and Chelsea in the third round draw.

The Reds reached the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup last season, exiting the competition just before Christmas after a 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. City were knocked out of the competition by Spurs in the previous round, losing 2

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