Michael Carrick now knows what works as Man United complete another glorious Champions League comeback

It was another special Champions League night under the Old Trafford lights on Tuesday as Manchester United came back from two goals down to win 3-2 against AS Roma. It was yet another terrible start from the hosts, who conceded twice within the first 18 minutes.

The defending was amateurish and highlighted how much this group has underperformed this season. The mood inside the Theatre of Dreams was almost mutinous at half-time, but the Red Devils emerged as a different team in the second half.

Matheus Cunha was the star of the show, winning the penalty that was eventually converted by Bruno Fernandes before scoring both the equaliser and the winner. Matheus Cunha was the star of the show That was not his last contribution, as the Brazilian subsequently saw red and the home side had to see off added time with 10 men.

This was United's second win of the Champions League and their first victory in 10 games. There are signs that the ship could be steadying since that Bournemouth disaster.

Michael Carrick survived crisis talks and the players collectively held up their hands. Fans saw glimpses during the first half against Chelsea and in the second 45 minutes against the Giallorossi.

One constant complaint this season has been the lack of effort put in by the squad, as the stats have shown. However, that was not the case tonight.

What has changed since Bournemouth The United players buzzed all over the pitch, pressed intensely, and got their just rewards. This was exactly what the club captain had wanted, and it looks like the coach has finally incorporated that into his system.

This shift to a more free-flowing, transition-based style suits United compared to the slow build-up method seen in earlier games. United now must use this momentum when they take on Aston Villa.

A loss there could once again plunge the club into darkness. The players showed they are still fighting for Michael Carrick.