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SPL boss makes damning observation about Man United’s Jekyll and Hyde performance vs AS Roma

Manchester United players have been handed a timely wake-up call by an SPL boss following their dramatic comeback against AS Roma.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:00 AM
SPL boss makes damning observation about Man United’s Jekyll and Hyde performance vs AS Roma
Key Things to Know
  • Dundee manager Steven Pressley noted Manchester United's dramatic comeback vs Roma was driven by running harder and playing with more energy.
  • Manchester United defeated AS Roma 3-2 after trailing 2-0 inside the opening 17 minutes.
  • Matheus Cunha scored an 83rd-minute equalizer and the 86th-minute winner before being sent off in stoppage time.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dundee manager Steven Pressley highlighted Manchester United's contrasting display in their 3-2 comeback victory against AS Roma, using it as an example for his own squad. After falling behind 2-0 early to goals from Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen, Michael Carrick's side recovered through a retaken Bruno Fernandes penalty and a late Matheus Cunha brace, before Cunha was sent off in stoppage time.

Pressley observed that United's second-half turnaround came down to running harder and playing with more energy rather than complicated tactics. He stressed to his players that winning matches requires executing fundamental basics such as outrunning opponents and winning individual duels.

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