Manchester United came from behind to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday. According to The Independent, the comeback win gave manager Michael Carrick a stay of execution.
How the result changed the picture
Manchester United had spent some of Tuesday night hovering just above the dotted line, 24th in a 36-team group. Before the comeback, United were at risk of being leapfrogged a day later by Sabah and AEK Athens, with Sabah having a game in hand on them. Until Matheus Cunha intervened against Roma, United were on course to go 10 games without a win in the same season for the first time since Carrick was born.
The Independent on Carrick's position
The Independent said Carrick had been given a stay of execution after the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth. According to The Independent, after Saturday's loss at Chelsea, it felt likely Carrick would go in the international break. The Independent said it now feels plausible Carrick is still in charge after the international break.
Carrick's words
“I don’t like to keep talking to the lads about what this place can do in history and what’s gone before them too much, but it’s there,” said Carrick.
What comes next
United kick off against Aston Villa on Sunday. Lisandro Martinez is suspended on Sunday, and Carlos Baleba is now injured. The Independent said United face Villa and Liverpool next.
