A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job?
Summary
Manchester United came back from 2-0 down to beat Roma after Bruno Fernandes retook and scored a penalty, then Matheus Cunha scored twice in the final seven minutes. The win was United’s first in 10 games and eased pressure on head coach Michael Carrick, who urged the team to stay positive at half-time.Key Facts
- Roma led Manchester United 2-0 during the match at Old Trafford.
- A video assistant referee advised that Fernandes’s first penalty attempt had to be retaken because a Roma player encroached into the penalty area.
- Fernandes scored the retaken penalty.
- Matheus Cunha scored twice in the final seven minutes to complete United’s comeback.
- Cunha was sent off soon after his second goal, but United held on to win.
- The victory was Manchester United’s first in 10 games.
- Carrick said he told players at half-time to avoid frustration and keep looking for solutions.
- Wayne Rooney praised Carrick for helping the team regain belief after a poor first half.
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