How Man United ended winless run in dramatic fashion to save Michael Carrick

Football
4 Nov 2026 • 6:25 AM MYT
The Independent
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How Man United ended winless run in dramatic fashion to save Michael Carrick

  • Manchester United ended a nine-game winless streak—their worst run of form since 1984—by staging a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League at Old Trafford.
  • The Red Devils appeared on the brink of defeat after a dismal first-half performance saw Roma take a 2-0 lead following goals from Matias Soule and Donyell Malen.
  • Bruno Fernandes initiated the fightback after the break by converting a re-taken penalty, before Matheus Cunha capitalised on a defensive error to equalise seven minutes from time.
  • Cunha completed the turnaround with a powerful finish to make it 3-2, though he was subsequently sent off in stoppage time after receiving a second yellow card.
  • The victory offers significant relief to manager Michael Carrick ahead of a crunch clash with Aston Villa, while Fernandes publicly dismissed media speculation regarding squad unrest.

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