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Four things we learned as defiant Manchester United launch second-half blitz to conquer Roma in thriller

Manchester United ended their winless run with a 3-2 comeback victory over AS Roma in the Champions League, featuring key performances and defensive concerns.

By Daniel Onguko · The Peoples Person

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 9:59 PM

Key Things to Know

Manchester United defeated AS Roma 3-2 in the Champions League to end a nine-game winless streak.
Matheus Cunha scored a brace and Bruno Fernandes netted a penalty to complete the comeback win.
Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen scored early goals for AS Roma during the first half.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United mounted a second-half comeback to defeat AS Roma 3-2 in a Champions League Matchday 4 fixture at Old Trafford on November 3, 2026. The victory ended United's nine-match winless streak across all competitions. Bruno Fernandes initiated the revival with a penalty before Matheus Cunha secured the victory by scoring a brace.

Roma had taken the lead through an early goal from Matías Soulé and a Donyell Malen penalty. Daniel Onguko highlights persistent defensive lapses, noting Diogo Dalot struggled while covering at left-back. Onguko also credited manager Michael Carrick's impactful substitutions, including Shea Lacey and Youri Tielemans, in turning the match around.

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