<p>Manchester United's early season problems were compounded by a humiliating 4-0 loss to third-tier Milton Keynes Dons in the League Cup second round on Tuesday leaving new manager Louis van Gaal still looking for his first win.<br /><br />MK Dons' Will Grigg and substitute Benik Afobe scored two goals apiece as United's defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed by their enthusiastic lower division opponents who took advantage of playing against a second-string side.</p>.<p><br />Grigg capitalised on United's mistakes to score either side of halftime before Afobe compounded the visitors' misery with two late goals, the first seconds after coming off the bench.</p>.<p><br />It was United's first outing in the second round of the competition since 1995 and the first time they had conceded four goals in a League Cup match against lower league opposition.<br /><br />Following United's 2-1 Premier League defeat by Swansea City, and a toothless 1-1 draw at Sunderland, they should have welcomed a seemingly straightforward game at lowly opponents. After a bright start, though, they wobbled and collapsed badly.<br /><br />United manager Louis Van Gaal left out several first-team regulars including captain Wayne Rooney and strike partner Robin van Persie but asked if he regretted making so many changes, he said: "No, you have to analyse the problem and I've done that. "We have nine injuries and a very young team. I've seen them trying to do their utmost best so you cannot expect more."</p>.<p><br />In the other fixtures on Tuesday, West Ham United lost 5-4 on penalties at home to Sheffield United following a 1-1 draw after extra time, while fellow top-flight sides Leicester City and Burnley went down 1-0 to visiting Shrewsbury Town and Sheffield Wednesday respectively.</p>.<p><br />Dwight Gayle scored a first-half hat-trick Crystal Palace enjoyed a 3-0 win at third-tier Walsall. Newcastle United won 1-0 at Gillingham, Southampton beat Millwall 2-0 away, Swansea triumphed 1-0 at home to Rotherham United and West Bromwich Albion beat visitors Oxford United 7-6 on penalties with the teams locked at 1-1 after extra time.<br /><br /></p>
<p>Manchester United's early season problems were compounded by a humiliating 4-0 loss to third-tier Milton Keynes Dons in the League Cup second round on Tuesday leaving new manager Louis van Gaal still looking for his first win.<br /><br />MK Dons' Will Grigg and substitute Benik Afobe scored two goals apiece as United's defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed by their enthusiastic lower division opponents who took advantage of playing against a second-string side.</p>.<p><br />Grigg capitalised on United's mistakes to score either side of halftime before Afobe compounded the visitors' misery with two late goals, the first seconds after coming off the bench.</p>.<p><br />It was United's first outing in the second round of the competition since 1995 and the first time they had conceded four goals in a League Cup match against lower league opposition.<br /><br />Following United's 2-1 Premier League defeat by Swansea City, and a toothless 1-1 draw at Sunderland, they should have welcomed a seemingly straightforward game at lowly opponents. After a bright start, though, they wobbled and collapsed badly.<br /><br />United manager Louis Van Gaal left out several first-team regulars including captain Wayne Rooney and strike partner Robin van Persie but asked if he regretted making so many changes, he said: "No, you have to analyse the problem and I've done that. "We have nine injuries and a very young team. I've seen them trying to do their utmost best so you cannot expect more."</p>.<p><br />In the other fixtures on Tuesday, West Ham United lost 5-4 on penalties at home to Sheffield United following a 1-1 draw after extra time, while fellow top-flight sides Leicester City and Burnley went down 1-0 to visiting Shrewsbury Town and Sheffield Wednesday respectively.</p>.<p><br />Dwight Gayle scored a first-half hat-trick Crystal Palace enjoyed a 3-0 win at third-tier Walsall. Newcastle United won 1-0 at Gillingham, Southampton beat Millwall 2-0 away, Swansea triumphed 1-0 at home to Rotherham United and West Bromwich Albion beat visitors Oxford United 7-6 on penalties with the teams locked at 1-1 after extra time.<br /><br /></p>