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Carrick under more pressure as Manchester United humbled against Como

In sight of the Alps, a boat ride from George Clooney’s villa, Manchester United will hope, in what has been a terrible start to the season, that things do not get any worse. They can’t – for the team’s prospects…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:55 PM
Carrick under more pressure as Manchester United humbled against Como
Key Things to Know
  • Como defeated Manchester United 4-1 in the Champions League, mounting intense pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
  • Nico Paz scored twice and set up Tasos Douvikas before Jacobo Ramón added Como's fourth goal.
  • Joshua Zirkzee scored a late consolation goal in stoppage time for Manchester United.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Como claimed an emphatic 4-1 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on Wednesday, intensifying pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Nico Paz scored two goals and provided an assist for Tasos Douvikas, while Jacobo Ramón added a fourth for Cesc Fàbregas's side. Joshua Zirkzee netted a stoppage-time consolation goal for United as the English side suffered a damaging European defeat.

Tensions flared after the match as Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes openly disagreed over team pressing tactics. Carrick apologised to United's traveling supporters while ignoring his players post-match, later admitting to feeling anger. The manager faces growing scrutiny ahead of a Premier League match against Bournemouth, having secured only two victories across United's opening 11 matches in all competitions this season.

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