Cunha had an impressive debut for Man United in the Premier League - Photo: REUTERS
Man United's attacking play in yesterday's match was no longer weak or lacking in ideas. And the biggest bright spot came from the two new recruits Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
Unlike previous defeats, this time Man United controlled the midfield area and created more dangerous attacks.
After conceding the goal, Coach Amorim's players did not waver. Instead, they launched a series of attacks, with the two "explosives" Cunha and Mbeumo at the center.
On his Premier League debut, Matheus Cunha proved why he deserves the number 10 shirt. The Brazilian striker brought a "crazy" energy and explosiveness that the Old Trafford team has long lacked.
In the 90 minutes on the pitch, Cunha had four shots and four successful dribbles, making him the brightest spot for the Red Devils. Cunha's biggest highlight was his surprising dribble past three opposing players in the 33rd minute. This was a "crazy" moment, causing Arsenal's defense to fall into a state of alarm.
Not to be outdone, Bryan Mbeumo also showed his importance on the attacking front. Every ball on the right wing had to go through the feet of the player wearing the number 19 shirt. This showed the absolute trust that coach Amorim and his teammates had in him.
Mbeumo had an energetic day on the right wing of Man United - Photo: REUTERS
Despite being closely marked, Mbeumo still played actively and created remarkable situations. The most regrettable was his excellent positioning and header at the end of the second half. But an excellent save from goalkeeper Raya denied Mbeumo his first goal in a Man United shirt.
The post-match statistics also showed that Man United had 22 shots - their highest number against Arsenal in the Premier League since an 8-2 win in August 2011. It was also the most shots Arsenal have faced in a clean sheet since 2020.
However, the defeat to Arsenal still exposed the remaining problems of Man United, from the defense to the coaching bench. But in that gloomy picture, the two new recruits Matheus Cunha and Mbeumo created a rare bright spot.
Although they could not score, they ignited a fire of belief, a fire of hope and excitement that the Old Trafford stands had not felt for a long time.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/cunha-va-mbeumo-diem-sang-hiem-hoi-trong-ngay-man-united-that-bai-20250818130537541.htm
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