By JEORGE BIRD, DIGITAL ESPORTS REPORTER
Published: 11:13 EDT, 30 August 2025 | Updated: 11:13 EDT, 30 August 2025
Manchester United star Matheus Cunha had to be substituted due to injury during the first half of his side's game at home to Burnley.
Cunha, who joined United from Wolves this summer, was withdrawn in the 31st minute at Old Trafford.
Somewhat surprisingly, it was Joshua Zirkzee was chosen to replace Cunha rather than Benjamin Sesko.
Sesko has endured a difficult start to his United career following his switch from RB Leipzig.
The striker was reluctant to take a penalty during United's shootout defeat against Grimsby in the Carabao Cup in midweek and ended up being the final outfield player who was called upon.
Although he managed to convert, Sesko received some criticism for not stepping up earlier.
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha had to be substitute due to injury against Burnley
Cunha suffered the problem in the 31st minute of the game at Old Trafford
United surprisingly elected to bring on Joshua Zirkzee for Cunha instead of Benjamin Sesko
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United took the lead in the 27th minute against Burnley courtesy of an own goal from Josh Cullen.
Ruben Amorim's side lost 1-0 at home to Arsenal in their first Premier League game of the season before drawing away to Fulham.