Manchester United paid \u00a312.6 million to Aston Villa to sign Yorke<\/a>, a proven Premier League striker.<\/p>\n Sir Alex Ferguson<\/a> was looking for a replacement for Cantona, having signed Teddy Sheringham<\/a> a year earlier, the forward had a tricky first season at the club, and Arsenal shocked the Premier League by winning the title in 1997\/98.<\/p>\n Yorke\u2019s arrival changed everything. One year later he was celebrating winning The Treble<\/a>, and led the team to three consecutive Premier League titles.<\/p>\n Now, during the 2025\/26 season<\/a>, Dwight Yorke\u2019s name has been brought up in conversation about one of Manchester United\u2019s current stars.<\/p>\n Matheus Cunha<\/a> returned to the Manchester United starting line-up to face West Ham<\/a> this week, and ahead of the game, there was a lofty comparison.<\/p>\n Former United midfielder Quinton Fortune likened Cunha\u2019s ability and positioning to Yorke\u2019s versatility and skillset.<\/p>\n Matheus Cunha has been compared to Dwight Yorke \u2013 Do you see it? <\/p>\n What are the similarities you see between the two players?<\/p>\n \u201cCunha\u2019s got that ability, we were very fortunate\u00a0to play with Yorkie, he could drop back, play in behind, almost like a 10 role.<\/p>\n \u201cCunha\u2019s ability in terms of his shooting from outside the box, he\u2019s got the pass, he can run in behind. It\u2019s good to see him back.\u201d<\/p>\n Quinton Fortune \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n Fortune explained: \u201cCunha\u2019s got that ability, we were very fortunate to play with Yorkie, can drop back, play in behind, almost like a 10 role.<\/p>\n \u201cCunha\u2019s ability in terms of his shooting from outside the box, he\u2019s got the pass, he can run in behind.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s good to see him back,\u201d Fortune added.<\/p>\n Fortune\u2019s comments are fascinating from the perspective that Yorke might even have found himself playing dual roles in the modern game, where he played simply as part of a front two under Ferguson in a 4-4-2.<\/p>\n Are you confident Man Utd will beat Wolves? <\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n Cunha has high expectations<\/p>\n The signing of Matheus Cunha echoed the move for Yorke, in the sense that United signed a proven Premier League performer.<\/p>\n Cunha spent two seasons at Wolves, and has now stepped up a level to play a key role for Manchester United.<\/p>\n The comparison to Yorke is an honour for Cunha, and follows similar comparisons to Eric Cantona<\/a>, in terms of their maverick playing styles.<\/p>\n Cunha is only just getting started at United, and there is a lot of work ahead to live up to these expectations.<\/p>\n![\"Matheus](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2242885113-1-1024x683.jpg\")
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