Michael Carrick has eased pressure on his job with Manchester United ‘s come-from-behind win over Roma, but the threat of the sack remains alive.

The under-pressure manager ended a run of three straight defeats - and nine games without a win - as Matheus Cunha scored twice, and was sent off, late on to down an under-strength Roma side.

Roma had raced into a 2-0 lead inside 17 minutes thanks an early Matias Soule strike and a Donyell Malen penalty. But Bruno Fernandes halved the deficit shortly after half-time before Cunha’s late double.

Carrick will now hope his team have momentum ahead of a crucial clash with Aston Villa on Sunday before the international break. The head coach will now that he is not yet out of the woods.

United's hierarchy held crisis talks over the head coach's position after a 3-0 defeat home defeat to the hands Bournemouth earlier in October.

Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox were involved in discussions at Carrington the following days, with replacements reportedly considered.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann, fresh from leaving Germany, are among the names who continue to be linked with the vacancy. Antonio Conte has also been mentioned as a possible option.

However, United opted against making an immediate change last month, allowing Carrick to remain in charge for defeat at Chelsea and Tuesday’s late triumph over Roma.

According to The Athletic, Man Utd chiefs last week agreed to keep Carrick in post for the visit of Roma and Sunday’s visit of Aston Villa in the Premier League before reassessing the situation during the break.

That stance is not expected to change despite a much-needed victory.

Man Utd chiefs are said to be happy for Carrick to remain in charge until the international break, at which point a new manager could be appointment and given extra time to settle in the job before domestic football return.