Manchester United return from their Premier League break to face Leeds United at Old Trafford and Matheus Cunha is poised to play a key role in the clash.
There has been a 24-day break since Manchester United were last in Premier League action, so it is up to Michael Carrick and his staff to make sure players are ready for a fierce clash against rivals Leeds United.
In the reverse fixture, United drew 1-1 with Leeds at Elland Road with Matheus Cunha scoring the only goal for the Red Devils.
Cunha has enjoyed a brilliant debut season with United, and one of his best performances came against Leeds. Carrick can hope he can replicate that display at Old Trafford.
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Matheus Cunha was a ‘maverick’ against Leeds United
The clash at Elland Road ended up being Ruben Amorim’s final game in charge, and his explosive post-match comments ended up becoming the main talking point from the match.
Because of the Amorim narrative, it is quickly forgotten that Cunha was a ‘maverick’ for United vs Leeds, with the Brazilian dropping a very impressive display in Yorkshire.
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Cunha wowed pundits against Leeds, with Joe Hart pointing out that he brought a “spark” to this United side.
United will need big characters to step up against Leeds on Monday evening, and Cunha has already proven he is capable.
Because of that, Carrick should absolutely be planning around the Brazilian when it comes to his starting XI.
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Matheus Cunha should star in Man Utd attack vs Leeds
Carrick has several selection headaches to work through for his United side to face Leeds.
Benjamin Sesko was injured over the international break, but he has recovered from his setback and will be fit to start at Old Trafford.
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Cunha played centrally against Leeds in the reverse fixture, but it seems more likely that he will take up a spot on the left side of Carrick’s 4-2-3-1 shape.
On the right, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are competing for a starting spot on the wing. Both players missed the reverse Leeds clash as they were away on AFCON duty.
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