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From embarrassment to the Man United of old – Michael Carrick saves his job, for now…

Man United 3-2 Roma: Carrick was on the brink of the sack at 2-0 down inside 20 minutes but United ended their nine-game winless streak in remarkable fashion…

By Richard Jolly · Independent

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 10:27 PM

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Manchester United staged a 3-2 comeback victory against Roma to ease mounting pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
The match finished 3-2 after Manchester United recovered from a two-goal first-half deficit.
Matheus Cunha scored twice to secure the win but was subsequently sent off in stoppage time.

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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick earned a vital reprieve after his team produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League at Old Trafford. United had fallen into a 2-0 deficit inside the first 20 minutes through goals from Matias Soule and Donyell Malen, extending fears over Carrick's future amidst a nine-game winless run.

Bruno Fernandes initiated the turnaround with a retaken penalty before Matheus Cunha scored two quick goals to secure victory, despite Cunha later being sent off in injury time. The win ended United's 54-day winless streak, though midfielder Carlos Baleba was forced off with a suspected hamstring injury.

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From embarrassment to the Man United of old – Michael Carrick saves his job, for now…

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