Manchester United’s Champions League return has been anything but smooth. After a comfortable 4-0 win over Sabah, the Red Devils suffered back-to-back defeats—first to Atlético Madrid (2-0) and then to Como (4-1). Their Premier League form is even more concerning, with a seven-game winless streak (4N, 3D) and a current 17th-place finish. Meanwhile, AS Roma continues to defy expectations under Gian Piero Gasperini, remaining unbeaten in Serie A (7V, 3N) and securing dominant victories in their Champions League campaign.
Manchester United vs AS Roma: key match details
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Kickoff: 9:00 PM GMT
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Referee: To be announced
VAR: Available
TV: CANAL+ LIVE 5
Live streaming: CANAL+ app and website
Odds and betting outlook for Manchester United vs AS Roma
Manchester United win: 2.15
Draw: 3.65
AS Roma win: 2.62
Inside Manchester United’s season of turmoil
This Champions League return was supposed to mark a turning point, but so far, it’s been a disaster. After beating Sabah 4-0, United failed to replicate their dominance against Atlético Madrid and Como in their next two matches. Their Premier League form is even more alarming—they are winless since September 10, with losses mounting and the team hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone.
Michael Carrick’s side faces a make-or-break moment against Roma. Injuries are piling up, with Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko, and Manuel Ugarte all sidelined. Marcus Rashford’s fitness remains uncertain, and Amad Diallo is doubtful after limping off at Chelsea. Meanwhile, Lisandro Martínez and Leny Yoro return to action after suspensions and injuries.
Up front, Bryan Mbeumo leads the line alongside Matheus Cunha, while Bruno Fernandes is back in the starting XI after being dropped following his criticism of the club’s tactics. Carrick will hope for a strong performance from his reshuffled squad if they are to steer United away from crisis.
Manchester United probable lineup
Senne Lammens – Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Noussair Mazraoui – Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans – Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha – Bryan Mbeumo.
Coach: Michael Carrick
How AS Roma’s surge is reshaping Europe’s football landscape
AS Roma’s Champions League return has been rocky—a draw at Fenerbahçe (1-1), a dramatic late loss to Real Madrid (3-4), and a resounding 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava. However, their Serie A form is stellar. With seven wins and three draws in their first ten matches, Roma sit third in the table, behind only Inter Milan and Lazio. Their attack is firing, with Donyell Malen (8 goals) leading the charge alongside Matías Soulé and Bryan Cristante, who combined for goals against Udinese last weekend.
Injuries have hampered Gasperini’s rotation, with Mile Svilar, Manu Koné, Paulo Dybala, and Lorenzo Pellegrini all missing. Goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini begins in goal, while the forward line relies heavily on Malen’s creativity and scoring ability.
AS Roma probable lineup
Pierluigi Gollini – Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, Mario Hermoso – Nahuel Molina, Marten de Roon, Bryan Cristante, Niccolò Pisilli, Wesley – Matías Soulé, Donyell Malen.
Coach: Gian Piero Gasperini
Where to watch Manchester United vs AS Roma live
Manchester United and AS Roma face off at Old Trafford on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 9:00 PM GMT. The match will be broadcast live on CANAL+ LIVE 5 across television, computers, smartphones, and tablets via the CANAL+ app and streaming platform.
The forgotten history: Manchester United’s dominance over Roma
Old Trafford has historically been an uneasy ground for AS Roma. In eight meetings, Roma have left victorious only twice, with five losses and one draw. The most infamous encounter remains the 2007 Champions League quarter-final second leg, where Manchester United crushed Roma 7-1 after the Giallorossi won the first leg 2-1. Michael Carrick, now United’s manager, scored twice that night.
Roma have faced elimination at the hands of United on multiple occasions, including in the 2007-08 and 2017-18 Champions League campaigns. Their last competitive clash came in the 2020-21 Europa League semifinals, where United won 6-2 on aggregate before Roma could muster a consolation 3-2 victory in the return leg. The historical balance overwhelmingly favors Manchester United, but Roma’s recent momentum could shift the scales.
