What makes Matheus Cunha similar to Eric Cantona, and why Man Utd star has a long way to go

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Manchester United summer signing Matheus Cunha has already won over fans and has earned Eric Cantona comparisons.

Despite being the only summer attacking signing yet to score a goal this season, Matheus Cunha has been otherwise very impressive at Manchester United.

It was against Liverpool that Cunha truly announced himself as a United player, oozing confidence and class at Anfield in the 2-1 win last weekend.

The Brazilian just gets better and better, with Rio Ferdinand suggesting Cunha will soon be unplayable, something which definitely appears likely.

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Matheus Cunha is deserving of Eric Cantona comparison

Against Liverpool, Cunha was a ‘different class’ with his all-round play, showing grit and passion, while also being a sensationally talented footballer.

This level of performance was expected from the Brazilian, as he arrived as one of the Premier League’s best. When he first joined, Cunha was compared to Eric Cantona by Omar Berrada

It might have seemed like a pretty big statement, but Cunha can handle the pressure, and his performances are proving that he is similar to Cantona.

Cantona was a mercurial talent on the pitch, leading by example and through his standards of hard work and passion, something Cunha also does.

The pair both have swagger and confidence on the pitch, having the ability to get fans off their feet with moments of genius.

Cunha is capable of pure magic but has the mentality and persona to go with it, just like Cantona, but he still has a way to go.

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Matheus Cunha must add goals and assists to become the new Eric Cantona

While Cunha is doing everything right for United, he is still without a goal contribution, which is ultimately what he will be judged on.

In 185 appearances for the club, Cantona scored 82 and assisted 63, which is a record that Cunha should be looking to achieve and better over the next few years.

This weekend against Brighton is the perfect game for Cunha to score, with Bart Verbruggen a weakness that should see the Brazilian shooting until it goes in.

Cunha’s impact could be massive for United, and his game-by-game improvements should see him explode into life imminently.

The second coming of Cantona is near.