Overview
- Back from a training knock that cost him two games, Matheus Cunha struggled against West Ham, missing a good chance and fading before being substituted late on.
- Ruben Amorim backed the forward, saying he has "more levels to go" and is handling the "different pressure" of United, though he has been overthinking his lack of goals.
- Cunha has one goal and no assists in 11 United appearances after delivering 15 Premier League goals and six assists for Wolves last season.
- Analysts highlight steep drops in efficiency, with shot conversion down from about 14% last season to roughly 4.5% and expected assists per 90 falling to 0.08.
- Squad availability remains tight, with Amorim noting Cunha’s return but confirming Harry Maguire is still out and Benjamin Sesko unavailable, as scrutiny of the signing intensifies.