Cunha off the mark as Man Utd down Brighton 4–2

Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
October 2025

After early venom denied by Verbruggen, Cunha curled United ahead, sparking a four-goal salvo completed by Casemiro and Mbeumo. The Brazilian admitted teammates teased his drought, with injury rust finally shed following an Anfield shift. United climbed to fourth and three straight wins, showcasing Amorim’s vertical transitions and improved pressing traps against Brighton’s buildup.