United’s Roma comeback eases pressure on Carrick

Manchester United’s 3-2 comeback win over Roma has eased pressure on manager Michael Carrick, but the club has not announced a decision on his future. United now face Aston Villa on Sunday before the November international break, when decision-makers are expected to assess Carrick’s position.

United trailed 2-0 after Roma scored twice in the first 17 minutes. Bruno Fernandes reduced the deficit after halftime, and Matheus Cunha scored twice late to complete the comeback. Cunha was sent off after receiving two bookings, according to match reports. The victory ended a nine-match winless run in all competitions, one report said.

The win followed a period of uncertainty over Carrick’s job. According to a report attributed to The Athletic, United chiefs had agreed to keep him in charge for the Roma and Aston Villa matches, then reassess during the international break. That account does not establish a final decision on whether Carrick will remain in post afterward.

A separate report said United’s football leadership would prefer a permanent appointment rather than another interim manager if Carrick were dismissed. It also said Carrick retained backing. Another account, citing Sky...