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Fernandes Rants and Man United Overcome Roma in 3-2 Comeback

Daily Mail•2 min read•Nov 3, 2026•Updated: 1h ago•REF: OPA-261103-D9I
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  • Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford after trailing 2-0.
  • Bruno Fernandes scored a retaken penalty before two late goals from Matheus Cunha.
  • Michael Carrick faced severe pressure following recent losses to Bournemouth and Chelsea.
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OPA WIRE, Nov 3 (OPA) — Manchester United secured a much-needed victory on Tuesday night, battling back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford. Roma raced to an early 2-0 lead before Fernandes converted a retaken penalty, followed by two late goals from Matheus Cunha to snatch the win.

Speaking to Amazon Prime after the match, a visibly emotional Fernandes offered contrition for previously criticizing team tactics but denied that his benching for a 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth was a direct punishment for his comments. 'The manager took a decision of making myself on the bench because I wasn't performing. And that's fair,' Fernandes said, before concluding his interview with an explicit declaration of intent to win every game.

Presenter Gabby Logan was forced to apologize on air for the captain's bad language. The victory comes amid intense scrutiny surrounding Carrick's position, following a dismal run that included defeats to Bournemouth and Chelsea. Pundits, including Gary Neville, had previously condemned Fernandes and teammate Lisandro Martinez for publicly criticizing the club's hierarchy and coaching staff.

Carrick praised the resilience of his squad and the backing of the supporters, noting that the historic venue inspires miraculous turnarounds. United now turn their attention to an upcoming Premier League fixture against Aston Villa at Old Trafford as they look to build momentum from the result.

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