Man Utd stages dramatic 3-2 comeback vs Roma at Old Trafford, ends 9-game winless run

Manchester United overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford Tuesday night, snapping a nine-match winless streak across all competitions. Bruno Fernandes converted a retaken penalty to halve the gap before halftime, then Matheus Cunha scored twice in the second half to complete the turnaround.

Roma arrived with just one defeat all season, making the comeback even more significant. Manager Michael Carrick admitted his side started nervously—understandable given the pressure of the winless run—but praised the players' resilience after his halftime talk to stay positive. "Anything can happen here; I've seen it many times over the years," Carrick told UEFA.

For the massive Nigerian Manchester United fanbase, this win brings massive relief. Carrick's job had come under intense scrutiny, and a loss could have accelerated exit talks. Cunha's brace also signals the Brazilian forward may be finding form at the right time. United remain in Champions League contention, but consistency is now the test.

Next up: a Premier League trip to face a resurgent Newcastle this weekend. Will the Old Trafford faithful finally see back-to-back wins, or was this a one-night reprieve?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/04/ucl-why-we-came-from-behind-to-beat-roma-3-2-man-utd-boss-carrick/