Manchester United took on Arsenal in the Premier League, with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo in the starting XI from the off for the Red Devils.
It was a game for new faces. Manchester United had their two new boys in from the get-go, whilst Arsenal had a chance to showcase Martin Zubimendi and, of course, Manchester United-linked Viktor Gyokeres.
Benjamin Sesko also got minutes, coming on as a second-half substitute, which showed the Old Trafford faithful a glimpse of their brand new attack this season.
The two starters garnered a lot of reaction on social media, with Manchester United fans very pleased with their efforts.
Photo by Ben Roberts – Danehouse/Getty ImagesManchester United supporters love Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo
The Red Devils have had their problems in attack in recent years, but with these two as part of the new-look front three, United fans are optimistic ahead of the season and are all pointing out how good they look.
One fan wrote: “The difference in quality with Mbeumo and Cunha in attack is so clear to see.”
Another added: “The difference between Mbeumo and Cunha and Hojlund and Garnacho is actually ridiculous.”
A third said: “Love this Cunha x Mbeumo combo, man… they’re absolutely cooking. Get Šeško in as the target man and we’ll score goals.”
Mbeumo and Cunha are an absolute problem. Really good to watch very dangerous seems like a matter of time before one of them scores…
— TheEuropeanLad (@ThaEuropeanLad) August 17, 2025
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One supporter noted: “Build-up and the numbers we’re getting in Arsenal’s box have been big issues, but we’ve generally been competitive here. Looked the better team, but just cannot cut through cleanly. Cunha/Mbeumo have been the massive bright sparks for me. Desperately lacking a CF, come on Benji.”
Another fan commented: “Cunha and Mbeumo are seriously good buys, man. They keep fighting for every ball despite being outmatched physically against the big CBs of Arsenal. Their intensity and running off the ball is great.”
One wrote: “The fight from Cunha and Mbeumo is a nice difference at least.”
It’s so clear that Mbeumo and Cunha are going to be sensational players for Manchester United. Top half from both.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) August 17, 2025
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Another said: “Mbeumo and Cunha have just injected pure life into Manchester United.”
And finally, one fan summed it up: “Cunha and Mbeumo will make Man Utd so much better this season, to be fair. Quality players.”
Positive signs for Manchester United in the Premier League
Altay Bayındır was at fault for Riccardo Calafiori’s goal, with the Turk simply not strong enough when coming to claim the Arsenal corner. Aside from that, United played really well.
A lot of that was down to the good work of the two new forwards – who, as one fan put it, have injected new life into Manchester United.
Arsenal are no mugs, and to look the better side for the majority of the fixture, after so much misery around Old Trafford in recent years, will bring joy to United supporters’ faces.
A new era at Old Trafford – and one that looks firmly on the right track.