Manchester United 3-2 Roma: Matheus Cunha the hero as pressure eases on Michael Carrick

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Gent, O. (2026, November 3). Manchester United 3-2 Roma: Matheus Cunha the hero as pressure eases on Michael Carrick. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-roma-cunha-carrick-champions-league-b1303480.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-03 · by Oli Gent

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Manchester United secured a 3-2 comeback win against Roma despite being two goals down early in the match. Goals by Matias Soule and Donyell Malen put Roma ahead, but Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot, followed by Matheus Cunha's brace to turn the game around. Despite Cunha's red card for a late challenge after already receiving a yellow, United held on to a crucial victory that may ease pressure on interim manager Michael Carrick amid their nine-game winless streak.

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Michael Carrick, the under-pressure head coach of Manchester United, received a significant boost after his team's dramatic 3-2 comeback win against AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League on November 3, 2026. This victory ended a nine-match winless streak that had intensified speculation about Carrick’s future at the club. The match was marked by fan protests early on when United trailed 2-0, but Matheus Cunha scored in the 83rd and 86th minutes to seal the comeback. Carrick's job security remains uncertain despite the win, as pressure continues due to poor recent form and mounting criticism from players like Bruno Fernandes, who had earlier been critical of Carrick’s tactics.

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🔮 Carrick issued an update on Baleba afterwards, and he will be praying that his new signing will only be out for a short time.

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🔮 The Brazilian was sent off for a silly challenge in stoppage time having already been booked for taking his shirt off and celebrating in the Old Trafford crowd, but United were able to cling on to a hugely important victory that could save Carrick his job.

2026-11-03 · mixed framing · Manchester United 3-2 Roma: Matheus Cunha the hero as pressure eases on Michael Carrick

🔮 What compounded the blow to the Argentina international was that he is suspended for the Premier League fixture against Aston Villa this weekend, which would usually have made him a shoo-in for the midweek game.

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🔮 He has not since returned to training, and will not feature here.

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🔮 He has not since returned to training, and will not feature here.

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🔮 As for Shaw and Rashford, neither of the England internationals will feature against Roma, with neither out training with their team-mates.

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🔮 He has not since returned to training, and will not feature here.

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🔮 You might think I'm crazy with the results we've had, but I can't wait for it."

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🔮 The Dane had been sidelined with a hamstring problem that he picked up on international duty in September, but his comeback will be hugely welcomed amid United’s lack of senior left-back options.

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Topics

Brazilian The Red Devils United

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Brazilian NORP · 1× Bruno Fernandes PERSON · 1× Carrick PERSON · 1× Donyell Malen PERSON · 1× Matheus Cunha PERSON · 1× Matias Soule PERSON · 1× The Red Devils ORG · 1× United ORG · 1×

Narrative

Bruno Fernandes lashed home a penalty at the second time of asking after his first was saved, before Matheus Cunha rattled home a delightful double late on to turn the game on its head and secure a massive three points for his boss and the club.

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2026-11-04 · Evening Standard

Manchester United 3-2 Roma: Matheus Cunha the hero as pressure eases on Michael Carrick · mixed framing

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The Red Devils had been on the end of a nine-game winless run dating back to late August, as he teetered on the brink of the sack. asserted

he → date → sack

He saw his side fall 2-0 down inside 18 minutes after Matias Soule and Donyell Malen struck, and boos met the home side as the half-time whistle peeped. asserted

whistle → see → side

Cunha → lash → boss

The Brazilian was sent off for a silly challenge in stoppage time having already been booked for taking his shirt off and celebrating in the Old Trafford crowd, but United were able to cling on to a hugely important victory that could save Carrick his job. uncertain

that → send → job

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