The Premier League is still buzzing after Manchester United’s dramatic 3–2 win over Fulham, a game that delivered chaos, quality and a finish for the ages. Casemiro’s early breakthrough and Benjamin Šeško’s stoppage-time winner took most of the spotlight, but inside the Fulham camp the focus quickly shifted to one man. Alex Iwobi admitted that Matheus Cunha was the player who completely ripped apart their plans and changed the entire feel of the contest.
The victory pushed Michael Carrick’s revived United into the top four, and Cunha’s influence went far beyond his goal. His display was intense, explosive and relentless, unsettling experienced opponents and forcing Fulham into unfamiliar territory. Speaking after the match, Iwobi confessed that this version of United bears little resemblance to the side Fulham once felt comfortable facing. He described Cunha as the most aggressively dangerous opponent he has ever come up against, explaining how the Brazilian constantly seemed under control before suddenly bursting into life and turning situations on their head. In Iwobi’s words, Cunha hasn’t just improved United — he has altered their identity.
Cunha’s return to the starting lineup, following Patrick Dorgu’s injury, underlined why United invested heavily to sign him from Wolves. His thunderous finish in the 56th minute, set up by a clever Casemiro pass, was only one highlight in a performance that kept Fulham pinned back. He also found himself at the centre of controversy after VAR downgraded a penalty decision to a free-kick, though United still capitalised moments later. Despite the physical battle, the mutual respect was clear at full-time when Cunha and Iwobi exchanged shirts, a gesture that quickly caught attention online.
With statement wins over Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham, Carrick’s impact has been immediate and striking. United suddenly look sharper, more aggressive and far harder to contain, with Cunha at the heart of it all and Šeško rediscovering his scoring touch. As the league takes stock of this transformation, one question is growing louder by the week: has Manchester United unleashed the most feared attacker in England right now?
