Manchester United’s fastest player on the pitch vs Arsenal

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Data from Manchester United’s opening day clash with Arsenal shows the team’s fastest players.

Manchester United fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal. It was a performance that had everything from an attacking sense – aside from a goal.

United rattled the post with an effort from Patrick Dorgu in the first half, and the Denmark international was a livewire throughout the game.

Updated data from FotMob reveals Matheus Cunha to be Manchester United’s fastest player during the game.

Matheus Cunha clocks top speed vs Arsenal

Manchester United have been busy adding to the squad in 2025, and it is notable that three of the new signings made in 2025 clocked the four top speeds.

Matheus Cunha had a top speed of 34.5 km/h, just followed by Patrick Dorgu (32.9).

Mason Mount also recorded a speed of 32 km/h, with new signing Bryan Mbeumo clocking in at 31.9 km/h.

Speed and directness crucial to revamping Manchester United

Manchester United’s performances in the 2024-25 season were disappointing, and new head coach Ruben Amorim was at times left exasperated.

Amorim knew he had to add strength to the team, players who were capable of competing physically, and he has certainly done so.

Cunha, Mbeumo and Dorgu are all new additions to the squad in 2025, and they were all excellent against Arsenal, putting in individual performances that should have brought a win.

United attempted 22 shots at goal, with seven on target, and were beaten with Arsenal scoring a goal from a corner.

Amorim spoke after the game: “It was a very good performance. I’m really proud of the players but, in the end, we lost the game. But again, for me, you can win and you can lose in the end, but I am proud of what they did, my players.

“It’s a good feeling. At the same time, it’s really hard to lose a game like this.”