Matheus Cunha reveals exactly what Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko said after Man Utd goal

Forward Matheus Cunha scored as Manchester United continued their winning run with a victory over Brighton at Old Trafford and the Brazilian was happy with his contribution

Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha was told to ‘enjoy it’ after scoring his first goal for the Red Devils on the way to victory over Brighton in the Premier League. The Brazilian forward had been anxious to get on the scoresheet ahead of the game and found it difficult to find words after achieving a dream.

United signed Cunha from Wolves this summer as they spent £200million to replenish their frontline in the transfer market, also adding Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo. Cunha’s team-mates were already off the mark this season, and the 26-year-old was eager to join them.

Ruben Amorim’s attacking star opened the scoring at Old Trafford as his side held off a late Seagulls comeback to secure a 4-2 win at home. It marked the side’s third win in a row after beating Liverpool and Sunderland in their previous two games.

It appears Cunha is already forming a bond with his attacking colleagues, who took plenty of joy in him finding the net. It is something the forward is very happy to be part of.

“It is hard to say something now,” Cunha admitted. “I have worked so hard for this. This is the club and this performance needs to be common and normal.

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“I feel so good to be part of this. My first goal here at Old Trafford, I dreamed a lot of this but of course the win is much more important.

“I joked with Bryan [Mbeumo] and [Benjamin] Sesko, I told them I need to have this feeling [scoring], I felt so anxious to be a part of this and when I scored they said ‘look you can enjoy it now.’ All the day the support for my team-mates, I feel so good to be part of this.”

United boss Amorim was also pleased to see Cunha get on the scoresheet but revealed the star’s performances have offered a great deal regardless. The Portuguese coach was full of praise for the Brazil international’s efforts.

“You felt that – I think everyone felt against Liverpool – he feels more confident if the game is harder, he wants the responsibility,” said Amorim in his press conference.

“I really like the way he defends today. He was not jumping all the time. He was not jumping and then returning to position without the right pace. Today, [he] defend really well.

“And when he has the ball, he’s not my concern. I have no concerns [when] Matheus has the ball. He was struggling about not scoring goals. He can try to hide, but I understand.

“He was really happy, but I’m [happy] not just with Matheus. I think everyone understood really well how to beat a very good team.”

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