Carrick says win brings no relief for United
AM730 · 4 SOURCESabout 4 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Manchester United halted a nine-match winless streak with a 3-2 comeback victory over Roma at Old Trafford after trailing by two goals early on. Head coach Michael Carrick said he did not feel any personal relief after the win, stressing instead the responsibility of his role and his happiness for the players. Carrick said his half-time message was to be more aggressive and not dwell on disappointment, and he praised the squad for rediscovering the stadium’s tradition of turning games around. The result also eased immediate pressure before United return to Premier League action at home to Aston Villa on 9 November at 00:30 Hong Kong time
Key Points
- United fell 2-0 behind within 18 minutes against Roma before Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty and Matheus Cunha scored twice late on.
- The 3-2 win was United’s first victory since their Champions League opening-round success over Saba FC on 11 September, ending a nine-game winless run
- Carrick said he felt no sense of relief at full time, adding that he was focused on the team’s effort rather than himself
- Bruno Fernandes said media speculation had distorted his relationship with Carrick, and that any benching after his criticism would still have been fair
- Cunha, sent off for a second yellow in stoppage time, will serve only a one-match suspension after UEFA chose not to investigate further
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong viewers following United closely on live television, the comeback offers a clearer measure of whether the team’s response under pressure can carry into the Premier League match with Aston Villa. It also shifts attention from dressing-room tension and disciplinary issues to whether Carrick can turn one emotional European night into sustained domestic form.