The Premier League is still reverberating from Manchester United’s thrilling 3–2 triumph over Fulham, a contest packed with drama, quality and a breathtaking finale. Casemiro’s early opener and Benjamin Šeško’s last-gasp winner inevitably grabbed the headlines, but within the Fulham dressing room, attention quickly centred on a different figure. Alex Iwobi openly acknowledged that Matheus Cunha was the player who dismantled their game plan and transformed the momentum of the match.
That victory lifted Michael Carrick’s rejuvenated United into the top four, and Cunha’s influence extended far beyond the scoresheet. His performance was ferocious, dynamic and unrelenting, constantly pushing Fulham out of their comfort zone. Speaking after the game, Iwobi admitted that this United side looks nothing like the team Fulham once felt confident playing against. He singled out Cunha as the most aggressively threatening opponent he has ever faced, describing how the Brazilian appeared calm one moment before exploding into action and completely flipping situations. According to Iwobi, Cunha hasn’t merely strengthened United — he has reshaped who they are.
Cunha’s return to the starting XI, prompted by Patrick Dorgu’s injury, highlighted exactly why United were prepared to spend heavily to bring him in from Wolves. His powerful strike in the 56th minute, expertly teed up by Casemiro, was just one moment in a display that kept Fulham on the back foot for long stretches. He was also involved in a key flashpoint when VAR overturned a penalty award and reduced it to a free-kick, though United still took advantage soon after. Despite the physical edge to the battle, there was clear respect at the final whistle, with Cunha and Iwobi swapping shirts — a moment that quickly spread across social media.
Carrick’s influence is becoming impossible to ignore. Eye-catching wins over Manchester City, Arsenal and now Fulham have signalled a dramatic shift in United’s trajectory. They look quicker, sharper and far more confrontational, with Cunha operating as the driving force and Šeško rediscovering his cutting edge in front of goal. As the league pauses to assess this sudden transformation, the question is growing louder each week: have Manchester United unleashed the most terrifying attacking force in English football right now?
