Man Utd have a chance to set the record for the most leisurely game in history

The defeat to Grimsby Town in the second round of the Carabao Cup was a shame for Man Utd. However, it helped the "Red Devils" open up the opportunity to create a record for the most leisurely playing time in history.

This is only the third time in 30 years that Manchester United have been eliminated in the second round. They were previously eliminated by York City (third tier) in 1995/96 and MK Dons (also third tier) in 2014/15.

The good news for Manchester United fans is that despite being eliminated early in the League Cup 2 that year, they played successfully in the Premier League. Specifically, in the 1995/96 season, coach Alex Ferguson's team, thanks to being eliminated early in the League Cup and the UEFA Cup (round 1), focused on winning the double at the end of the season. They won the English championship with 82 points after 38 rounds and won the FA Cup.

In the 2014/15 season, despite facing a trophyless season, Man Utd still succeeded in returning to the top 4. That season, the "Red Devils" had 70 points and won a ticket to the Champions League after a 1-year absence.

The early exit in the second round of the Carabao Cup means Amorim’s side have a maximum of 45 games left this season (if they reach the FA Cup final). Since 1959, Manchester United have only played fewer games in one season: 44 in 2014/15.

The reason why Man Utd played so few matches this year is because they did not have to compete in European competitions (like the 2014/15 season). However, that season, the "Red Devils" reached the 6th round of the FA Cup (round of 16) so they played 5 FA Cup matches.

With Man Utd's current poor form, an early exit from the FA Cup after 1-2 matches is very likely. At that time, the Old Trafford team will break a record in the club's history.

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