Ruben Amorim still retains the backing of the Manchester United board but looks set to be offered an escape route from Old Trafford.

Amorim’s job is under huge scrutiny after the Premier League giants were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two side Grimsby Town.

United fell two goals behind in the first half of Wednesday’s cup game before scoring two late goals to send the second-round tie to penalties.

But it was the League Two side who advanced courtesy of a 12-11 win in the shootout to seal a huge upset and raise further questions about Amorim’s future.

Manchester United finished just 15th in the Premier League last season and failed to qualify for Europe after losing the Europa League final to Tottenham.

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