Overview

• The Brazilian registered four attempts with three on target, attempted six dribbles and covered 9.4km, drawing a strong first‑half save from David Raya.
• He led the line as a No.9 before dropping deeper after Benjamin Sesko came on, completing the full match in a 1-0 defeat.
• Manager Ruben Amorim praised Cunha’s ability to lift the stadium and highlighted the team’s improved watchability.
• Michael Owen lauded Cunha’s talent but questioned his temperament, citing last season’s bans for an Ipswich altercation and a Bournemouth red card.
• Cunha wrote on Instagram that it was an honor to debut and called it “just the beginning,” with United’s next match scheduled at Fulham’s Craven Cottage.