Man Utd thrashed by Como in Champions League horror show
Manchester United suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League, further intensifying pressure on manager Michael Carrick. The loss marks a historic low for the club during a winless streak that has spanned seven games.
Why it matters
The continued poor performance of a major club like Manchester United has significant implications for the manager's future and the team's standing in European football.
Manchester United's struggles deepened with a dismal 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como on Wednesday, piling further pressure on under-fire manager Michael Carrick.
Nico Paz's brilliant double inspired debutants Como to a famous win, with Tasos Douvikas and Jacobo Ramon also on target for the Italians.
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Only a late Joshua Zirkzee goal spared United from suffering their joint-heaviest defeat in the competition as the crisis-hit visitors' winless run extended to seven games.
United boss Carrick faced mounting pressure after a poor run of three draws and three defeats in all competitions sealed their worst start to a league campaign for 40 years.
But a lacklustre Red Devils team failed to muster a response in the wind and rain of northern Italy as they were thoroughly outclassed to remain on three points in the Champions League.
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