This story has moved on: Man United stage historic comeback to beat Roma 3-2 and ease Carrick pressure

Summarised from 3 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 21:41 · Archive

Manchester United came from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice.

Manchester United mounted a remarkable comeback to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League at Old Trafford, ending a nine-game winless run that threatened to become their worst in nearly 50 years. Trailing 2-0 at half-time after a poor start, United transformed their performance in the second half.

Bruno Fernandes sparked the comeback by converting a penalty that Matheus Cunha had won early in the second half. The Brazilian then scored twice in quick succession in the final minutes to secure victory. Cunha's first goal came after he removed his shirt in celebration, earning a yellow card. He was shown a second yellow card in injury-time for a foul on Leonardo Balerdi, resulting in his dismissal.

Despite being sent off, Cunha attempted to return to the pitch at full-time to celebrate with his teammates. Michael Carrick, United's head coach, intervened to escort him down the tunnel, aware that further pitch involvement could incur additional UEFA punishment. Carrick later said of Cunha: 'When he's in that frame of mind, he's in that mood and he plays like that, that's what we want from him.'

Cunha did not face further sanctions from UEFA. A UEFA spokesman confirmed that the official reports made no mention of the incident and that Cunha would serve only the automatic one-match ban for his red card, with no extension for returning to the pitch.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand suggested the performance could be a turning point for Cunha, who had scored just two goals in all competitions before the match. 'I think for Cunha this could be liftoff where he starts to catch fire,' Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel, though he acknowledged the Brazilian had not delivered enough during his time at the club.

How it is being reported

• Rio Ferdinand makes fresh demand to Man Utd star who 'hasn't been doing it enough'Matheus Cunha's late brace saw Manchester United see off Roma in the Champions League - with Rio Ferdinand demanding the Brazilian maintain that levelMirror Sport · 4 Nov, 17:38
• UEFA make Matheus Cunha decision after Man Utd star returned to pitch despite red cardMatheus Cunha was sent off in the dying embers of Manchester United's 3-2 win against Roma but re-entered the field of play at full-time before Michael Carrick ushered him awayMirror Sport · 4 Nov, 15:44
• Rio Ferdinand believes Matheus Cunha will ‘catch fire’ for Man Utd after Roma winFormer Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand (Picture: Getty) Rio Ferdinand believes that Matheus Cunha could ‘catch fire’ for Manchester United after his match-winning brace against Roma in the Champions League . Michael Carrick ’s struggling side came from 2-0 down to clinch an unlikely 3-2…Metro · 4 Nov, 15:23
• Matheus Cunha's lucky escape: Man United star to AVOID further UEFA punishment after returning to Old Trafford pitch despite red card in Roma comeback win - with Michael Carrick escorting him off againUnited's match-winner reacted angrily to being told by Michael Carrick and backroom staff not to celebrate with his teammates on the grass because he risked breaking UEFA rules.Daily Mail Sport · 4 Nov, 15:05
• Matheus Cunha leaves Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher in stitches with Man Utd responseJamie Carragher, Kate Abdo, Micah Richards and Thierry Henry interviewed Matheus Cunha live on CBS Sports after Manchester United's comeback win against Roma in the Champions LeagueMirror Sport · 4 Nov, 11:51
• Michael Carrick steps in to escort red-carded Matheus Cunha down the tunnel after Man United match-winner tried to celebrate Roma victoryCHRIS WHEELER: Cunha watched the end of the game sat on an advertising board rather than going to the dressing-room, and tried to come on the pitch at the end to celebrate.Daily Mail Sport · 3 Nov, 23:59
• Man United 3-2 Roma PLAYER RATINGS: Which star delivered their best performance in a red shirt? Whose physicality is something to marvel at? And who deserves 3/10 for their abysmal defending?Man United conjured up spirit that has been barely visible so far this season as a brace from Matheus Cunha - who finished the night getting sent off - and a penalty from Bruno Fernandes sealed victory.Daily Mail Sport · 3 Nov, 22:21

In this story: Manchester United · Roma · Matheus Cunha · Bruno Fernandes · Michael Carrick · Rio Ferdinand · Old Trafford · Leonardo Balerdi

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