Manchester United overturned a 2-0 first-half deficit against Roma after Michael Carrick urged his squad during the break to stop feeling sorry for themselves. The comeback began when Bruno Fernandes scored a retaken penalty following encroachment by Roma's Bryan Cristante. Matheus Cunha secured the victory with two late strikes before receiving a red card, yet supporter protests against the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe underscored ongoing institutional instability.
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The dramatic victory ended Manchester United's ten-game winless run and provided immediat…: The dramatic victory ended Manchester United's ten-game winless run and provided immediate relief for under-pressure manager Michael Carrick.
Pundits Wayne Rooney and Nicky Butt shifted from harsh first-half criticism to praising C…: Pundits Wayne Rooney and Nicky Butt shifted from harsh first-half criticism to praising Carrick's ability to inspire belief.
The result mirrors past high-stakes comebacks by Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer t…: The result mirrors past high-stakes comebacks by Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that failed to prevent their eventual dismissals.
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We cannot know how important Bryan Cristante's foot touching the Roma penalty area as Bruno Fernandes took his initial spot-kick at Old Trafford will prove to be for Michael Carrick.
In the moment, as the Roma fans celebrated, and Manchester United trailed 2-0, it seemed catastrophic for the club and terminal for Carrick's position as head coach.
But the video assistant referee (VAR) Carlos del Cerro Grande stepped in, advised a retake was required - and at the very least changed the course of the night.
Fernandes kept his nerve to drive home his second attempt and then, in a frenzied atmosphere, Matheus Cunha scored twice in the final seven minutes. Even without the context of everything that came before the game, it was the most improbable of comebacks.
Even Cunha's sending off soon after, which ensured a nervy ending, would not deny United a first win in 10, bringing some respite after a dreadful few weeks.
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