‘Your misery is where I find joy in this life’ - Man United fans find closure after Grimsby’s collapse vs Onyeka's Brentford

In a dominant display of Premier League quality, a heavily rotated Brentford side cruised to a resounding 5-0 victory over Grimsby Town on Tuesday night, ending the League Two club's memorable Carabao Cup run and securing a quarter-final berth.

But while the Bees celebrated, the victory sparked a wave of bitter pleasure among Manchester United fans, who took to social media to revel in the defeat of the team that famously knocked their side out in the previous round.

The result showed the gulf in class, as Brentford's Nigerian star, Frank Onyeaka, was among the impressive performers for the Bees.

The floodgates opened at a packed Blundell Park in the 22nd minute. Despite making nine changes, Brentford's quality shone through, with goals from Mathias Jensen, Keane Lewis-Potter, and a magnificent 20-yard strike from Reiss Nelson making it 3-0 at halftime.

Fabio Carvalho and Nathan Collins completed the rout in the second half. The loss ended Grimsby's hopes of reaching the last eight for the first time in 40 years, a dream that was ignited by their headline-making win over Manchester United.

The emphatic loss was gleefully seized upon by Man United supporters, whose initial humiliation at the hands of the Mariners was quickly replaced by a wave of online schadenfreude.

Social media platforms buzzed with United fans sharing their relief and joy at their former conquerors' misfortune.

One fan quote, widely circulated, captured the mood: “Your misery is where I find joy in this life.”

Another jabbed at Grimsby's prior performance: “Your defense when you’re playing against a team that is not Man United.”

"You can’t live off that United win forever," mocked a third, while another commenter wrote, “Proud of what? After scoring [on Andre] Onana’s Manchester United, you couldn’t score anyone again.”

This reaction perfectly encapsulates the bitter sweetness of football rivalries, where the defeat of a side that bested yours can be almost as satisfying as your own team's victory.

For Brentford, the win is another positive step in the right path, coming fresh off recent Premier League wins over West Ham and Liverpool, as the Bees look to establish themselves as a consistent cup contenders under new leadership.

The performance of fringe players like Nelson and Lewis-Potter, both contributing a goal and an assist, signals a strong foundation for future success.

The victory marks Brentford's fourth quarter-final appearance in the last six seasons, affirming the club's progress since their last encounter with Grimsby 16 years ago. The Bees' travelling support will be dreaming of a run that potentially surpasses their 2020-21 semi-final finish.