Overview

• Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo each played the full 90 minutes in the 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal in their competitive Manchester United debuts.
• Cunha registered five shots and four successful dribbles to force saves from David Raya while Mbeumo’s direct runs and four attempts repeatedly troubled Arsenal’s defence.
• A Manchester United fan poll awarded the debutants a combined 71% star performer rating and pundits praised their dynamism, directness and physical edge.
• Manager Rúben Amorim commended the duo’s relentless work rate and said their energy proved United could match Premier League opposition.
• Despite a £133.5 million summer outlay, United must still reinforce midfield physicality under Financial Fair Play constraints to complete their rebuild.