The trio of Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, and Bruno Fernandes put United in a commanding position, but Championship side Coventry City refused to back down. Ellis Simms initiated their comeback in the 71st minute, followed by Callum O’Hare’s deflected effort that reduced the deficit to just one with over 10 minutes remaining at Wembley.
In the six minutes of second-half stoppage time, Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s controversial handball led to a penalty, which Haji Wright converted to complete the remarkable turnaround. The match extended to penalties, with Manchester United’s Casemiro missing his effort and Coventry’s Andre Onana saving O’Hare’s attempt.
Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning penalty for Coventry, securing their unexpected victory. The dramatic turn of events left onlookers astonished, with the commentator expressing disbelief at United’s failure to maintain their lead.
Although Victor Torp’s late goal was disallowed for offside, United’s struggle to live up to expectations under new management was evident. Despite their narrow win, United’s performance fell short in comparison to their previous season’s achievements under Ten Hag.
