Why Man Utd's Roma comeback has echoes of Mourinho and Solskjaer

After their memorable comeback victory against Roma, can Manchester United avoid a repeat of the past and follow that up with a successive victory? Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick (second left) hugs Shea Lacey after the 3-2 Champions League victory against Roma It was impossible not to get swept up in the emotion and delirium of Manchester United's late 3-2 Champions League comeback win against Roma. Old Trafford was transformed from a mutinous, baying cathedral of distrust and fury to one of joy and celebration. Nine games and almost eight weeks is an eternity to wait for a victory at a club of Manchester United's size. It didn't take Michael Carrick long to calm the mood.

"It's one win, so we're not getting too carried away with things, but it was an important win." It was a huge result in the sense it bought Carrick some time. But given United's general state, no-one can be sure how much. And, as was quickly pointed out in the aftermath of the victory, Manchester United have been here before. A half-time speech, a retaken penalty – and a win to save Carrick's job? Jose Mourinho (centre) was sacked after a 3-1 defeat at Liverpool in December 2018 'Jose Mourinho set to be sacked whatever Manchester United's result vs Newcastle.' As it turned