Man United come from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford, easing pressure on Michael Carrick

Manchester United recovered from a 2-0 deficit to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford on November 4, 2026, producing a late comeback that eased pressure on manager Michael Carrick. The victory was United's first in 10 matches and arrived after an early nightmare for the home side.

Matias Soule and Donyell Malen gave Roma a 2-0 lead inside 17 minutes, leaving United booed off at half-time and Carrick under increased scrutiny. Supporters demonstrated during the match, with tennis balls thrown onto the pitch in the first half and yellow and green balloons launched in protest against the club's American owners; the report notes the Glazers took control of Manchester United in 2005 and have faced sustained opposition since.

The comeback began when Matheus Cunha won a penalty that Bruno Fernandes converted from the spot after it was retaken. Bryan Mbeumo then struck both posts as United pushed for a way back into the game, and a poor clearance from Leonardo Balerdi allowed Cunha to slot home the equaliser.

Cunha completed the turnaround with a near-post finish from Shea Lacey's pass late in the contest. His night ended in stoppage time when he received a second yellow card for a foul on Balerdi and was sent off.

United were reduced to 10 men for the closing stages but held on for their first victory in 54 days. Carrick, who had faced jeers earlier in the evening, left the pitch to applause rather than the boos that greeted his team at half-time.

Bruno Fernandes addressed the situation afterwards, telling Amazon Prime: "The manager is the one that makes the decisions. I have to accept them, I have to go forward with that. It doesn't change the belief I have in the manager, in the staff and every player that is in this club." He added: "We're all frustrated with the situation at the moment and we all want to get out of this. Hopefully this win today gives the start of something good for us," he said.

United have little time to dwell on the result, with Aston Villa due at Old Trafford on November 8, a trip to Liverpool on November 22 and a Champions League meeting away to Sporting CP following three days later.