United comeback lifts Carrick weight in Roma win
It was a tough evening full of lies, but United players could finally bite off their frustrations after the spectacular comeback against AS Roma at Old Trafford, a victory that lifted a huge weight off coach Michael Carrick's shoulders on Tuesday evening, 4 November 2026 and a new chapter.
Whirling comeback against Roma
Manchester United turned a whirling comeback against AS Roma out of a bottomless swamp.
United scored in three wild minutes and thereby secured their first win in ten games.
After seventeen minutes United were already down 0‑2.
Senne Lammens then prevented further damage.
Fans received the signal to turn against the club when the pitch was suddenly pelted with tennis balls.
Bruno Fernandes' statements and missed penalty
Bruno Fernandes snapped: “Is he saved now? We didn't have to save anyone at all.”
He added: “You had to be there to believe it!”
After the break Fernandes missed another penalty, making the situation look even deeper.
An AS Roma player entered the penalty box too early, but scored on the retake.
The player said afterwards: “I did something wrong on the first one, for the second I just cleared my head.”
Bruno Fernandes described the period as difficult.
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Team reactions and future outlook
United had been waiting for a new win since 10 September.
Fernandes stated: “We didn't get the results we wanted. Today it was therefore important to win again.”
It seemed especially important to save coach Michael Carrick.
Fernandes emphasized that there were many speculations and lies, including about his relationship with the coach.
He added that the club needed a win and that the support of the fans was crucial.
The team said: “This is how we repay him: with a comeback, a great mentality and a great fight.”
Youri Tielemans praised the fans: “The fans have been amazing throughout the whole match.”
He noted: “What changed in that second half? I actually don’t know.”
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Tielemans explained that they kept working, believing and found the goals.
Carrick said there was a lot of pressure on him and that the comeback repaid him.
Tielemans refused to say that the 3‑2 win was the rescue of his coach.
He concluded: “The only thing we can do is continue to stand behind him and fight for him and the club.”
Carrick stated: “In difficult times you see who really wants to fight alongside you.”
He added: “It may not always look like that, but this place can create magic.”
He hoped the upcoming matches would be enchanting.