{"id":8288,"date":"2026-11-03T23:01:38","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T23:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/man-united-beat-roma-3-2-to-ease-pressure-on-carrick-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T23:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T23:01:38","slug":"man-united-beat-roma-3-2-to-ease-pressure-on-carrick-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/man-united-beat-roma-3-2-to-ease-pressure-on-carrick-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United beat Roma 3-2 to ease pressure on Carrick \u2013 Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manchester United staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford in a Champions League fixture to end their winless run and ease pressure on manager Michael Carrick.\n<\/p>\n

The home crowd was left furious after Roma raced into a 2-0 lead inside the opening 20 minutes through Mat\u00edas Soul\u00e9 and Donyell Malen. However, a twice-taken Bruno Fernandes penalty sparked United\u2019s revival before Matheus Cunha scored twice to complete the turnaround.\n<\/p>\n

Carrick\u2019s decision to remain in charge appeared to have backfired as United struggled in the first half, but Roma once again failed to overcome their poor record at Old Trafford. The Italians have now lost all five visits to the stadium.\n<\/p>\n

Their latest collapse follows a 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid last month, when Gian Piero Gasperini\u2019s side surrendered a 3-1 lead with eight minutes remaining.\n<\/p>\n

Carrick dropped Lisandro Mart\u00ednez following his red card in Saturday\u2019s 2-0 defeat at Chelsea, but the change did little to improve United\u2019s defensive organisation.<\/p>\n

Soul\u00e9 opened the scoring in the 11th minute, controlling Rodrigo Mora\u2019s pass before slotting past Senne Lammens. Moments later, his effort struck Ayden Heaven\u2019s outstretched hand, allowing Malen to convert the resulting penalty.\n<\/p>\n

Midway through the first half, supporters threw tennis balls into the field and chanted for the club\u2019s American owners, the Glazer family, to sell United.\n<\/p>\n

The hosts suffered another setback early in the second half when \u00a370 million signing Carlos Baleba sustained a suspected hamstring injury.\n<\/p>\n

Fernandes and Cunha complete comeback<\/h3>\n

United\u2019s revival began just before the hour mark when Cunha won a penalty following contact from Gianluca Mancini. Fernandes\u2019 first attempt was saved by Roma goalkeeper Devis V\u00e1squez, but encroachment by the visitors gave the United captain another opportunity. He converted on the second attempt.\n<\/p>\n

Bryan Mbeumo almost equalised moments later, hitting both posts, before Cunha capitalised on Leonardo Balerdi\u2019s failed clearance to level the score seven minutes from time.<\/p>\n

Three minutes later, the Brazilian struck again, firing past V\u00e1squez to put United ahead. Cunha was subsequently sent off after receiving a second yellow card for a late challenge in stoppage time.\n<\/p>\n

United held on with 10 men to secure a vital victory after consecutive Champions League defeats to Atl\u00e9tico Madrid and Como. The result offers Carrick breathing space, although whether it marks a turning point in United\u2019s season remains to be seen.<\/p>\n

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Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA\/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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