Tag: Matheus Cunha

Carrick Salutes United’s Discipline After Huge Win at Chelsea

Michael Carrick
April 2026

Manchester United beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to Matheus Cunha’s first-half goal, moving closer to Champions League qualification. Carrick praised the side’s discipline and attitude after they absorbed sustained pressure for most of the night. United managed just one shot on target, but Cunha converted from a Bruno Fernandes assist and the visitors defended stubbornly with a makeshift back line. Carrick said the team’s response after recent setbacks was top-drawer, while Fernandes called the result vital in the race for the top four.

Fernandes Furious Over Penalty Inconsistency After Manchester United Draw at Bournemouth

Bruno Fernandes
March 2026

Bruno Fernandes criticised the officiating after Manchester United were denied what he believed was a clear second penalty against Bournemouth. The captain argued that Amad Diallo was penalised by perception, as a similar foul later led to a spot-kick for Bournemouth. United scored first through Fernandes after Matheus Cunha won a penalty, but frustration grew when Amad was pushed in the area and play continued. Bournemouth then benefited from a comparable decision after Harry Maguire fouled Evanilson, prompting Fernandes to question VAR consistency and how smaller players are judged.

Fernandes Breaks Beckham Assist Mark in Manchester United Win Over Aston Villa

Bruno Fernandes
March 2026

Bruno Fernandes broke David Beckham’s Manchester United single-season Premier League assist record by taking his total to 16 in 27 matches. The captain also reached 100 assists in all competitions, capping another influential display in a key home win. Fernandes supplied the final pass for goals scored by Casemiro and Matheus Cunha, moving past Beckham’s 15 assists from the 1999-2000 season. After the match, he said the milestone was special because Beckham was one of the players many children tried to imitate while growing up.

Bruno Fernandes surpasses Beckham milestone as United beat Palace 2-1

Bruno Fernandes
March 2026

Fernandes scored a penalty and assisted Sesko as United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, moving up to third in the league. He also overtook David Beckham for Premier League matches with both a goal and an assist for United. Palace led through Lacroix, then Lacroix conceded a penalty on Cunha and was sent off; Fernandes converted the spot-kick and later created the winner for Sesko. Opta stat line cited: 18 United Premier League matches with a goal and assist, ahead of Beckham’s 17, behind Rooney (35) and Giggs (22), plus 13 league assists in the campaign.

Cunha Could Face FA Action After Swearing Into TV Camera in Celebration

Matheus Cunha
January 2026

Cunha may be at risk of retrospective discipline after appearing to shout explicit language directly into a TV camera following his winning goal. Reports say the language was clearly heard on broadcast and commentators issued an apology for bad language. FA rules allow action for abusive or insulting language or gestures, including retroactive punishment when incidents are caught on camera.

Maguire Says Carrick “Galvanised” United After 3-2 Win at Arsenal

Harry Maguire
January 2026

Maguire praised Carrick for bringing fresh energy after United followed up a 2-0 derby win over Manchester City with a 3-2 victory over Arsenal, giving Carrick six points from six. United’s goals came from Bryan Mbeumo, Patrick Dorgu, and a late winner by Cunha. Arsenal suffered their first home league defeat of the season and their lead at the top was cut to four points. Carrick said the group is still building and needs to add layers in coming weeks.

Manchester United Shock Manchester City 2-0 in Carrick Home Return

Michael Carrick
January 2026

United beat City 2-0, with Mbeumo and Dorgu scoring after two first-half goals were disallowed for offside and a third was later ruled out by VAR. It was United’s first home win over City since January 2023. United pressed aggressively and controlled midfield through Casemiro, disrupting City’s build-up and limiting their rhythm. Fernandes carried transitions, setting up Mbeumo for the opener, then Cunha’s cross was turned in by Dorgu after weak defending, with United staying compact to close it out.


Amorim Challenges Sesko Finishing After Leeds Draw as Hojlund Comparison Surfaces

Benjamin Sesko
January 2026

Ruben Amorim told Benjamin Sesko to be more clinical after United’s 1-1 draw at Leeds, describing him as a completely different striker to Rasmus Hojlund. Sesko has only two league goals and missed big chances as United dropped points in the top-four chase. Amorim said Sesko is doing many things right by getting into chances and linking play, but must improve in the final moments. He also highlighted broader attacking contributions and credited Matheus Cunha’s equaliser as part of a collective effort.

Zirkzee says yes to Roma as minutes dry up under Amorim at Man Utd

Joshua Zirkzee
December 2025

Zirkzee has reportedly given a verbal green light to join Roma in January after just one goal and four starts this season, having slid behind Sesko and Cunha in United’s striker pecking order. He sees Serie A as the best route to secure regular minutes before the 2026 World Cup. Roma sporting director Ricky Massara and coach Gian Piero Gasperini convinced him he fits their 3-4-2-1 system, but any move hinges on United’s depth during AFCON absences for Mbeumo and Amad. Amorim has warned no exit will be sanctioned without a replacement, arguing the squad is already thin and cannot afford to weaken further.

United delay Zirkzee decision as injuries bite and minutes remain scarce

Joshua Zirkzee
December 2025

Manchester United have opted to postpone a call on Joshua Zirkzee’s future until later in January, despite the striker’s limited role. He has made 11 appearances but only four starts, logging 372 minutes and one goal while sitting behind Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha in Ruben Amorim’s No.9 hierarchy. With wide forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo away at AFCON and Bruno Fernandes plus Kobbie Mainoo injured, United are wary of further weakening depth before the window’s final weeks. The club will reassess once the injury and fixture picture is clearer, balancing Zirkzee’s need for minutes against squad protection.

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