Manchester United 4-1 Loss to Como Sparks Criticism

On 21 October 2026, Manchester United fell 4-1 to Como at the rain‑slick Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Lake Como. Fabregas’s Como, led by Nico Paz, who scored twice and assisted the third, dominated the match. United are now winless in their last seven games across all competitions, a drought not seen since 2015. Captain Bruno Fernandes blamed the coaching staff for a weak pressing plan, saying the team was left too much space. Former captain Michael Carrick accused the players of lacking intensity, saying they “couldn’t turn on the fire” during the game. In only its third Champions League outing, Como’s win is the club’s biggest result and a major shock to United. The loss puts United’s Champions League record at two defeats in three games this season. Fernandes and Carrick’s criticism has intensified pressure on Carrick ahead of a home clash with Bournemouth on Sunday.