Man Utd 3-2 Roma: Carrick's comeback win

Penalty drama

Manchester United trailed 2-0 before a penalty retake changed the game.

“We cannot know how important Bryan Cristante's foot touching the Roma penalty area as Bruno Fernandes took his initial spot-kick at Old Trafford will prove to be for Michael Carrick”

Second-half surge

Matheus Cunha scored twice in the final seven minutes to complete the comeback.

First-half criticism

Wayne Rooney and Nicky Butt condemned United's first-half performance as 'nothing'.

Carrick's half-time talk

Carrick urged players to stay positive and avoid frustration after a disappointing first half.

“At half-time, I was wanting them to be more positive if anything, and not get too disappointed and frustrated”

Rooney's praise

Rooney credited Carrick for inspiring belief in the team after the penalty miss.

“I think Michael Carrick deserves a lot of credit”

Carrick's calm

Carrick remained calm despite the penalty miss and focused on the next moment.

“I didn't chuckle, I didn't smile, I wasn't happy about it”

Green and gold protests

Protests against Glazer family and ownership occurred before and during the match.

Historical context

United previously came back from 2-0 down to beat Atalanta under Solskjaer.

Upcoming challenge

United face Aston Villa in a crucial match to maintain momentum.

Carrick's sleep

Carrick admitted he won't sleep better after the win due to team's ongoing challenges.

“Genuinely, no. I don't. Really, I don't”

Schmeichel's view

Schmeichel called the comeback 'papering over cracks' but a positive step forward.

“Things look a little bit better. Don't get me wrong, the second half is papering over the cracks from the first half”

Carrick's future

Carrick remains uncertain about his future but focused on the next game.

“I don't have a crystal ball to know what happens next”