MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Matheus Cunha of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot and Youri Tielemans during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchest
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Matheus Cunha scored twice as Man United came from behind against Rma
Matheus Cunha's late brace secured Manchester United a jaw-dropping 3-2 comeback win against Roma to breathe new life into their season and ease some of the pressure on Michael Carrick.
A nine-match winless run had left the Red Devils head coach’s job hanging by a thread and Tuesday’s wretched start in the Champions League only pushed him closer to the Old Trafford exit.
United were facing a fourth straight loss after Matias Soule’s avoidable opener was followed up by a Donyell Malen penalty in a first half that ended with boos.
Green and gold balloons had cascaded down the Stretford End as fans protested against the Glazers before the match, with the second half offering a reminder of the special spirit that underpins their club.
Bruno Fernandes pulled one back from a retaken, and softly awarded, second-half spot-kick as United played with the kind of purpose and skill lacking this term.
That approach forced a late error that Cunha capitalised on, before the Brazil forward slammed in off the inside of the near post for the winner.
His celebration earned him the first of two quick bookings but the relief was as palpable as the delight as United held on for just their third win of the campaign.
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