Manchester United and Bournemouth played out the most exciting game of the Premier League season to date on Monday night.
After a rollercoaster 90 minutes, Manchester United drew 4-4 with Bournemouth to leave Old Trafford blown away by the quality attacking football on display, along with the worrying defensive football shown.
Michael Carrick was impressed by United’s attack, explaining he was excited by the performance, with the offence now reaping the rewards of last summer’s overhaul in the position.
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United’s attacking players were highly rated in the draw, with the tactical tweaks made by Ruben Amorim making a front four that blew the visitors away, and should really have seen the game beyond doubt.
In particular, one of the attacking players deserved praise.
Matheus Cunha holds Manchester United badge.
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Matheus Cunha praised by Ruben Amorim for Manchester United performance
Against Bournemouth, Matheus Cunha was brilliant, scoring his second goal for the club and also putting in an all-round top-class performance.
Gary Neville hailed Cunha for his display against the Cherries, even without the goal, explaining that the Brazilian adds so much to the team.
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Now, Amorim has agreed that Cunha was impressive, while speaking to MUTV after the game.
“I think he did really well. He’s a very, very good player. But I think the other guys also did a very good job.”
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Cunha really did it all against Bournemouth, scoring but also being creative and working extremely hard for the team, which involved getting back in transition.
Matheus Cunha celebration showed how he feels about Manchester United
This season won’t have gone as Cunha would have dreamt it, but despite a lack of goals and assists until recently, the Brazilian has been excellent.
However, the lack of goals was clearly a burden beginning to weigh heavily on Cunha, not that it was needed to make him a success, but it just means he will feel his United career is underway.
Against Bournemouth, Cunha celebrated like a man who was delighted to score, pointing to the badge and interacting with fans.
Cunha has what it takes to be a United legend, and we could be seeing the beginning stages of this happening.
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