Matheus Cunha has revealed what he said to the camera amid fears of a possible ban after Manchester United's dramatic 3-2 win over Arsenal on Sunday. Caretaker boss Michael Carrick wasn’t afraid to make attacking substitutions late at the Emirates Stadium rather than settle for a draw after Mikel Merino’s equaliser, and his shoot-on-sight philosophy paid off, earning the Red Devils back-to-back victories.
The Brazilian international, having replaced Bryan Mbeumo late on, expertly curled the ball into the bottom-right corner to hand the Premier League leaders their first home defeat since March 2025, sparking joyous celebrations among the travelling supporters. In those scenes, Cunha was thought to have said something along the lines of, “It’s f*****g me again.” Watch the incident below:
Sky Sports quickly apologised to viewers as the 26-year-old appeared to swear in his outburst. According to the FA's rulebook, “offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures” can result in a player being shown a straight red card. While that wasn’t the case here, the governing body can step in after the match if the incident was caught on camera and broadcast to a wide audience, which could still lead to a two-match ban.
What Matheus Cunha Actually Said to Camera After Late Winner at Arsenal
Manchester United players
However, there seems to have been some confusion over what he actually said, with Cunha later posting on his Instagram that the wording was slightly off. He revealed that he actually said, in reference to United's fallen giant status (see his post below):
"The freaking biggest."
Needless to say, it remains up for debate whether he actually avoided using an expletive or not. Man United fans will certainly back his case, but rivals will be well aware of the possibility that he may simply have had good PR advice, prompting him to post that to avoid any potential ban.
Patrick Dorgu Related
Ex-PGMOL Chief Drops Clear Verdict on Patrick Dorgu's Controversial Goal vs Arsenal
Arsenal supporters are still raising questions about two handball decisions during their first home loss since March 2025.
Cunha Starting to Find Rhythm at Man Utd
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring their third goal with Harry Maguire
He may not have hit the ground running as quickly as Mbeumo, but recent weeks have shown Cunha is beginning to find his rhythm at Man United, growing in confidence and influence with each outing, and Carrick now has a wealth of attacking options between now and the end of the season. While he has scored five goals and registered two assists in 20 Premier League appearances, three of those contributions have come in his last four games.
Meanwhile, all but one of his direct goal involvements have come since the start of December, underlining his clear upturn in form at a crucial stage of the campaign. With the Red Devils now fourth and in a Champions League qualification place, the Brazilian’s knack for popping up with important goals could prove vital as Carrick’s side look to hold off Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to stay there.