Manchester United claimed an eighth Old Trafford win from nine under Michael Carrick, and the performance highlighted how key one player is becoming.
It was another impressive performance for Manchester United in beating Nottingham Forest, with a 3-2 scoreline flattering the visitors to Old Trafford.
Bruno Fernandes levelled the assist record, with a performance that saw him complete eight key passes, and could have had four or five assists with better finishing.
But the victory also showcased why one player is rightly being hailed for his growing importance, as he begins to have the impact of the United captain.
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Matheus Cunha enjoys a brilliant performance against Forest
Not only was Fernandes impressive against Forest, but Matheus Cunha also had a wonderful outing.
Cunha scored and also created four chances, one of which saw Bryan Mbeumo hit the post in frustrating fashion.
It was a performance with an air of swagger and confidence, with Cunha looking more and more like a player who can be considered a complete success.
Cunha completed three of his three dribbles, while also battling hard to win four duels.
Comparisons were made with Bruno Fernandes when he first signed, and now we are beginning to see exactly why.
Cunha is a United player, and he’s playing like one.
For years, United needed more Fernandes’ on the pitch, and Cunha provides that with his relentless work rate, exceptional quality, goals and increasing consistency.
Cunha, Mbeumo and Sesko become second ever PL trio to score 10+ goals in debut season🔥
What an incredible achievement, how many goals should they each be aiming for in 2026/27?
Cunha is going to be incredible at Manchester United next season
Despite all the talk about Premier League proven signings not needing time to settle, Cunha did require some time before he settled and became the player I have described in this article.
Pre-December, Cunha had just one goal for United, but once he settled into the shirt, he hasn’t looked back.
Cunha has always taken time to settle at a new club before performing to the high level he was signed for.
So, after the performances he has put in over the last few months, it is safe to say Cunha is ready to kick on next season.
An early prediction for next season is that we see Cunha take it up a level and break the 30-goal and assist barrier in all competitions.
The challenge for the summer is for others to also begin stepping up to this level.
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