Manchester United’s European ambitions hang by a thread as they prepare to face a resurgent AS Roma at Old Trafford. After a dismal Premier League run and Champions League setbacks, the Red Devils are desperate for a spark. Meanwhile, Gasperini’s Roma arrive with Serie A invincibility and momentum from a 4-0 Champions League thrashing of Slovan Bratislava.
Where to watch Manchester United vs AS Roma live
The high-stakes clash kicks off at 21:00 CET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Old Trafford. Live coverage is exclusively available on CANAL+ LIVE 5, with streaming options accessible via the CANAL+ app or website across all devices.
Manchester United’s make-or-break moment
Michael Carrick’s side has hit rock bottom. Seven league games without a win—a sequence stretching back to September—has plunged them to 17th in the Premier League. Their Champions League campaign started brightly against Sabah (4-0) but quickly soured with consecutive defeats to Atlético Madrid (0-2) and Como (1-4).
The injury list is a major concern. Shaw, Mainoo, Dorgu, Sesko, and Ugarte are all sidelined, while Rashford and Amad are doubts after recent knocks. Leny Yoro returns from suspension, and Bruno Fernandes, after a public spat with the bench, is back in the starting XI alongside standout attacker Bryan Mbeumo. A win isn’t just desirable—it’s existential.
Manchester United probable lineup:
- Senne Lammens (GK)
- Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Noussair Mazraoui
- Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans
- Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha
- Bryan Mbeumo
AS Roma riding high on Serie A momentum
While United flounder, Roma soar. Unbeaten in 10 Serie A games (7 wins, 3 draws) and third in the league, the Giallorossi are genuine Scudetto contenders. Their Champions League campaign has had hiccups—drawn at Fenerbahçe and stunned by Real Madrid’s late comeback—but they rebounded with a emphatic 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava.
Gasperini’s team is plagued by injuries: Svilar (broken finger), Koné (leg issue), Dybala (calf), and Pellegrini (thigh) are all out. Gollini starts in goal, with Malen and Soulé leading the attack. A win would secure early knockout stage progress, while defeat risks derailing their title push and European dreams.
AS Roma probable lineup:
- Pierluigi Gollini (GK)
- Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, Mario Hermoso
- Nahuel Molina, Marten de Roon, Bryan Cristante, Niccolò Pisilli, Wesley
- Matías Soulé, Donyell Malen
Betting odds: Can United avoid another setback?
The bookmakers favor United to edge this clash, but Roma’s Serie A form gives them a fighting chance:
- Manchester United win: 2.15
- Draw: 3.65
- Roma win: 2.62
Historic ties: A Manchester fortress under siege
Old Trafford has been Manchester United’s fortress for decades, but Roma’s record here is telling. Across eight meetings, Roma have won just twice, drawn once, and lost five times—including a humiliating 7-1 drubbing in 2007. That night, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Sir Alex Ferguson’s side marched to the Champions League semifinal—and ultimately a league and European double.
Roma’s last victory at Old Trafford came in 2021, a 6-2 demolition in the Europa League semifinal, though their overall head-to-head record (1 win, 1 draw, 4 losses for Roma) still favors United. But in 2026, the script feels ripe for a rewrite.
