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Como Crushes Manchester United 3-0, Boosting Carrick Scrutiny

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC · How we work

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Manchester United Lose

Manchester United lost 4-1 in Italy, heightening scrutiny of manager Michael Carrick.
Captain Bruno Fernandes said staff chose not to press man-to-man, leaving space behind.
Michael Carrick said the team must run forward and back to win.
Michael Carrick told reporters he has not given his own position any thought after the defeat.
He apologized to the 700 travelling supporters.

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Como Upsets United

Como defeated Manchester United 3-0 in their Champions League debut.
Como became the first Italian club since Lazio (1999-2000) to win its first two home Champions League matches.
Nico Paz earned man-of-the-match, scoring twice and assisting Como’s third goal.
The win lifted Como to six points, placing them sixth in the group while United sit 20th.

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Manchester United Lose

Manchester United lost 4-1 in Italy, heightening scrutiny of manager Michael Carrick.
Captain Bruno Fernandes said staff chose not to press man-to-man, leaving space behind.
Michael Carrick said the team must run forward and back to win.
Michael Carrick told reporters he has not given his own position any thought after the defeat.
He apologized to the 700 travelling supporters.

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