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Bryan Mbeumo believes Matheus Cunha’s first goal has lifted the pressure off him at Manchester United Manchester United arrived at the game against Brighton at Old Trafford on the back of two consecutive wins. They played with a sense of purpose against Brighton, but the tension seemed to follow them at Old Trafford as well. The fans felt a renewed confidence while watching them play, but had to hold their nerves in the second half. Meanwhile, Amorim’s team played with cohesion between the players and managed to register their third straight league win, which gave them a clear sense of progress. The match moved forward at a good pace. Matheus Cunha struck first and scored his first goal since joining the club. His finish meant more than just a goal; it freed him from the strain of waiting. Soon after, Casemiro hit a shot that took a deflection to make it 2–0. That goal rewarded United’s sharp intent. Bryan Mbeumo added a third and stretched the lead, but Old Trafford still felt uneasy. Former United forward Danny Welbeck curled in a free-kick to remind the hosts how quickly control can slip. Charalampos Kostoulas headed in a late goal to make it 3–2 deep into stoppage time. The tension grew until Mbeumo broke through again, scoring his second and sealing a 4–2 victory that restored calm. After the match, Mbeumo spoke about Cunha’s moment. He said the Brazilian had waited for this goal, and the squad shared his happiness. Their growing link, alongside Benjamin Sesko, shapes the core of Amorim’s attack. Stephen Warnock once compared Cunha’s flair and confidence to Eric Cantona. David May has already expressed faith in the forward’s success at Old Trafford. This goal might mark the point where hope turns into belief. “Yeah, of course, the pressure is off his shoulders today with the goal; he was waiting for it, and we were waiting for it as well. We are very happy for him. We are growing the link-ups between each other [himself, Sesko and Cunha]. Cunha’s breakthrough and what comes next?
