Manchester United player ratings vs Roma: Cunha leads comeback as Lacey shines and Dalot struggles

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Matheus Cunha’s late double rescued Manchester United against Roma, but his subsequent dismissal took some of the shine off a match-winning performance at Old Trafford.

United recovered from 2-0 down to win 3-2 and end their nine-match winless run. Bruno Fernandes began the comeback with a retaken penalty before Cunha scored in the 83rd and 86th minutes.

These Manchester United player ratings are Dave.Sport’s provisional editorial assessments, out of 10, based on the available match reporting.

Manchester United player ratings vs Roma

Player	Rating
Senne Lammens	6
Leny Yoro	5
Harry Maguire	5
Ayden Heaven	4
Diogo Dalot	4
Kobbie Mainoo	6
Carlos Baleba	4
Amad	5
Bruno Fernandes	7
Matheus Cunha	8
Bryan Mbeumo	6

Cunha decisive despite costly dismissal

Matheus Cunha — 8: The decisive contribution. His equaliser gave United hope and his powerful finish three minutes later turned the match around. Taking his shirt off earned an avoidable booking, however, and a subsequent late challenge brought a second yellow. Two excellent attacking moments, followed by an unnecessary risk to the result.

Bruno Fernandes — 7: Converted at the second attempt after his first penalty was saved and a retake ordered. An important contribution when United needed a way back into the game.

Bryan Mbeumo — 6: Desperately unfortunate when his effort struck both posts. That moment summed up a frustrating evening in front of goal, although United eventually found their finishing touch elsewhere.

Dalot and Heaven endure difficult evening

Diogo Dalot — 4: Left too much space on United’s left for Roma’s opening goal. The comeback should not disguise how vulnerable the hosts looked before the interval.

Ayden Heaven — 4: His handball gave Roma the penalty for their second goal. A difficult return to the starting side after replacing Lisandro Martínez.

Carlos Baleba — 4: Part of a midfield that struggled during the first-half collapse. His evening ended with an injury withdrawal, adding a fitness concern to Carrick’s list.

Substitute spotlight: Shea Lacey — 8

Lacey supplied the pass for Cunha’s winner and made a substantial contribution to the turnaround. His impact deserves recognition alongside the goalscorers.

See our confirmed Manchester United vs Roma line-ups for the starting team and bench. The match coverage records United’s 3-2 victory.

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