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Como beat Manchester United 3-0 in Champions League match

Como defeated Manchester United 3-0 in a Champions League match, according to live coverage from The Guardian. Como's Nico Paz scored twice, with the other goal coming from Douvikas, while United went behind to an early Paz goal in the 2nd minute. The Guardian's live report had Como leading 1-0 at halftime before Douvikas made it 2-0 in the 49th minute and Paz added the third in the 57th.

The result has drawn attention to United's manager, Michael Carrick. Headlines from CBS Sports and FOX Sports framed the match around questions about Carrick's position, and ESPN reported that Cesc Fàbregas called suggestions he could replace Carrick disrespectful. The Guardian's live blog also included fan commentary criticizing the team's performance. Outlet headlines for the match were not all detailed, so the full context of the club's situation is not clear from these sources.

Key facts

• Como beat Manchester United 3-0 in a Champions League match, per The Guardian's live report.
• Nico Paz scored two goals, in the 2nd and 57th minutes.
• Douvikas scored Como's second goal in the 49th minute.
• Halftime score was 1-0 to Como.
• ESPN reported that Cesc Fàbregas called suggestions he could replace Michael Carrick at United disrespectful.

What we don't know yet

Sources do not explain Michael Carrick's future at the club or confirm whether any decision about his role has been made.

Our summary of reporting by The Guardian, ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports. Written with AI assistance and checked against the sources; read the full stories at the links below. Updated Oct 21, 2:13 PM EDT.

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What the headlines say

• The GuardianComo v Manchester United: Champions League – liveOct 21, 1:10 PM EDT
• ESPNCesc Fàbregas calls suggestions he could replace Michael Carrick at Man United disrespectfulOct 21, 1:10 PM EDT
• FOX SportsComo 1907 vs. Manchester Utd - Live Score - October 21, 2026Oct 19, 11:30 PM EDT
• CBS SportsIs Michael Carrick Running Out of Time? Man United vs. Como PREVIEW - Scoreline Stream of SoccerOct 19, 6:22 PM EDT

How the story unfolded

• Oct 19, 6:22 PM EDT — CBS Sports: Is Michael Carrick Running Out of Time? Man United vs. Como PREVIEW - Scoreline Stream of Soccer
• Oct 19, 11:30 PM EDT — FOX Sports: Como 1907 vs. Manchester Utd - Live Score - October 21, 2026
• Oct 21, 1:10 PM EDT — The Guardian: Como v Manchester United: Champions League – live
• Oct 21, 1:10 PM EDT — ESPN: Cesc Fàbregas calls suggestions he could replace Michael Carrick at Man United disrespectful