Cunha double and red card in United win over Roma
Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and being sent off. The win ended a 10-game winless run and gave the club a boost before another big game on the weekend.
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On 3 November 2026, Manchester United trailed Roma by two goals at Old Trafford before winning 3-2. Bruno Fernandes converted a retaken penalty to start the comeback, and Matheus Cunha scored after a Leonardo Balerdi error before completing the turnaround. Cunha scored twice and was sent off in stoppage time. The victory ended a 10-game winless run in all competitions and gave manager Michael Carrick a reprieve.
On 4 November 2026, Carrick downplayed the result. He said he did not feel relief and refused to call the win a turning point, focusing instead on the players' resilience. The result eased pressure on the manager and gave the club a much-needed boost before another big game on the weekend.
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Carrick downplays Man Utd win over Roma after ending winless run
Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3 to 2 at Old Trafford, ending a winless run and easing pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Carrick said he did not feel relief and refused to call the result a turning point, focusing instead on the players' resilience. The win gave the club a much-needed boost before another big game on the weekend.
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Cunha double and red card seal United's wild 3-2 comeback over Roma
Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and being sent off in stoppage time. Bruno Fernandes converted a retaken penalty to start the comeback, and Cunha added a goal after a Leonardo Balerdi error before completing the turnaround. The win ends a 10-game winless run in all competitions and gives manager Michael Carrick a reprieve.
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