Manchester United suffers heavy defeat to Como as Carrick faces pressure
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Manchester United experienced a significant loss to Como, with a final score of 4-1 on October 21. Nico Paz was pivotal for Como, scoring two goals and providing an assist. The scoring began early, with Paz netting a goal just two minutes into the match. Anastasios Douvikas extended the lead shortly after the half, and Paz added another goal before Jacobo Ramon capped the performance with a late header. Joshua Zirkzee scored a consolation goal for United, increasing pressure on manager Michael Carrick, who has not secured a victory in seven matches.
- •Como leads 4-1 against Manchester United as of October 21.
- •Nico Paz scores twice and assists in Como's dominant performance.
- •Joshua Zirkzee scores a late goal for Manchester United.
- •Pressure mounts on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick.
- •This marks Carrick's seventh game without a win.
- 8:11 PMESPN Soccer — Struggling Man United humbled in UCL rout at Italian upstarts Como
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Man United’s latest shambolic performance leaves Michael Carrick on the brink
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd hammered by Como as pressure on Carrick builds
"Manchester United suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como as Nico Paz scored twice and provided an assist in a dominant display from the Italian side.Paz opened the scoring inside two minutes before...
"Manchester United's struggling start to the season hit a new low on Wednesday with a 4-1 thrashing at Italian upstarts Como in the Champions League, to pile further pressure on coach Michael Carrick.
"Como 4-1 Man Utd: Nico Paz inspired Como to a famous win, but an abject United performance leaves Michael Carrick facing immediate questions over his future
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 21, 2026, 8:11 PMStruggling Man United humbled in UCL rout at Italian upstarts Como
Manchester United's struggling start to the season hit a new low on Wednesday with a 4-1 thrashing at Italian upstarts Como in the Champions League, to pile further pressure on coach Michael Carrick.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 7:21 PMMan United’s latest shambolic performance leaves Michael Carrick on the brink
Como 4-1 Man Utd: Nico Paz inspired Como to a famous win, but an abject United performance leaves Michael Carrick facing immediate questions over his future
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 6:51 PMMan Utd hammered by Como as pressure on Carrick builds
Manchester United suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como as Nico Paz scored twice and provided an assist in a dominant display from the Italian side.Paz opened the scoring inside two minutes before...
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