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Como defeats Manchester United 4-1 in Champions League

Outlets report that Como earned a 4-1 Champions League win over Manchester United, increasing pressure on head coach Michael Carrick after Bruno Fernandes criticized his tactics.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 21, 2026 · 7 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Como secured a 4-1 victory over Manchester United in Champions League action.123567
  • Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes attributed the defeat to head coach Michael Carrick's tactics.35
  • The result increased pressure on Carrick following a difficult start to the season.17

Italian club Como earned a 4-1 victory against Manchester United in Champions League competition.123567

The outcome added mounting pressure on Manchester United coach Michael Carrick amid a troubled start to the season.17

Team captain Bruno Fernandes attributed the loss to Carrick's tactical decisions.35

Como is managed by Cesc Fàbregas.67

Where sources agree

  • Como beat Manchester United 4-16 of 7
  • Loss increased pressure on Michael Carrick3 of 7
  • Bruno Fernandes blamed Carrick's tactics2 of 7
  • Cesc Fàbregas manages Como2 of 7

Who covered this

4 National3 International

Sources

  1. 1ESPNMan United coach Carrick sorry to fans for 'unacceptable' UCL loss at Como ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsMost touches in opposition box, 5 take-ons, 1 assist: Man United’s Amad salvages some pride as Como dish out merciless 4-1 thrashing ↗
  3. 3Yahoo SportsFernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation ↗
  4. 4ESPNChampions League live updates: Bayern-Arsenal kick off, Como stun Man United ↗
  5. 5BBC SportFernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation ↗
  6. 6The GuardianComo 4-1 Manchester United: Champions League – as it happened ↗
  7. 7The GuardianComo demolish dismal Manchester United to pile more pressure on Carrick ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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