Overview
- Manchester United were beaten 4-1 by Como on Wednesday, with Nico Paz scoring twice and goals from Anastasios Douvikas and Jacobo Ramon while Joshua Zirkzee scored a late consolation.
- The loss extended United’s winless run to seven matches across competitions and left the team low in both the Champions League group phase and the Premier League table.
- Michael Carrick apologised after the match, said he takes full responsibility for the performance, and declined to confirm whether he still has backing from the club’s hierarchy.
- Supporters and pundits reacted angrily on social media with 'Carrick Out' trending and public calls for his dismissal, increasing reputational pressure on the club.
- Critics pointed to tactical failings such as poor pressing and defensive shape plus gaps from summer recruitment, and the Bournemouth game at Old Trafford on Sunday is now being treated as an immediate performance checkpoint for Carrick.