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Man Utd come from behind to beat Roma 3-2 in Champions League

Published: 04 Nov 2026 - 01:27 am | Last Updated: 04 Nov 2026 - 01:28 am
Manchester United's Brazilian striker #10 Matheus Cunha celebrates after scoring their second goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 3, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Manchester United's Brazilian striker #10 Matheus Cunha celebrates after scoring their second goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 3, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

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Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United roared back from 2-0 down to give beleaguered manager Michael Carrick a lifeline with a memorable 3-2 win over Roma at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

Matheus Cunha struck twice after a twice-taken Bruno Fernandes penalty had given United hope to end a nine-game winless run in all competitions.