Hargreaves praises Cunha, MU thrives with 3 wins.
Owen Hargreaves claims Manchester United are benefiting from the 2025 summer transfer window: Cunha and Mbeumo made the difference in their three-game winning streak, despite their defense conceding 14 goals in nine rounds.
Three consecutive Premier League victories have put Manchester United back on a positive trajectory under manager Ruben Amorim. After beating Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield and Brighton 4-2 at Old Trafford, Amorim's team received praise from Owen Hargreaves: new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are making a clear difference, and results are more important now than any assessment of perfection.
Hargreaves: the fruits of the 2025 summer market.
Speaking on Premier League Productions, Hargreaves emphasized that Manchester United “are reaping the rewards” from the summer transfer window. He pointed out that the arrival of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo – two new signings for summer 2025 – has quickly created a foundation that the team can “trust and rely on.” In addition, Bruno Fernandes continues to be a key player in midfield.
Hargreaves made it clear: the performance wasn't perfect, but the result was what mattered. He recalled the opening match against Arsenal: United played well but lost; now, the important thing is to win.
MU's winning streak: resilience at Anfield, firepower against Brighton.
MU overcame reigning champions Liverpool at Anfield with a 2-1 victory, before winning 4-2 at home against Brighton. In the Brighton game, the Cunha-Mbeumo duo contributed three goals, demonstrating their direct influence on the team's goal-scoring ability under Amorim.
Impressions of Cunha, Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes
Hargreaves expressed his admiration for Cunha: a strong personality, a way of speaking and playing that leaves a positive impression. Along with Mbeumo in attack and Bruno Fernandes in a leadership role, MU possesses a group of players who can be relied upon in crucial moments.
Defensive weakness: 14 goals conceded after 9 rounds.
Despite the exciting winning streak, Hargreaves still pointed out areas for improvement: MU have conceded 14 goals in 9 league matches. This is a realistic indicator that the team must continue to improve its defensive organization if it wants to maintain its positive results.
The difference comes from goalkeeper Senne Lammens
In that defensive picture, Hargreaves praised the immediate impact of goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who "made a clear difference." Lammens' role helped Manchester United gain more confidence under pressure, thus preserving their advantage in recent matches.
Coach Ruben Amorim's perspective on Matheus Cunha
Manager Ruben Amorim was pleased with the victory against Brighton and believes Cunha will soon become a key player: the player has faced difficulties before but always knows how to respond. Cunha's performance at Anfield and against Brighton showed his class; he needs goals to maintain his confidence, but more importantly, he is the type of player who can decide a match.
Statistics and key milestones
- A run of three consecutive wins in the Premier League under Ruben Amorim.
- Beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield; beat Brighton 4-2 at Old Trafford.
- Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo contributed three goals in the win against Brighton.
- MU have conceded 14 goals in 9 league matches.
Impact and the next stage
With the confidence of the new signings and the clear direction from Amorim, MU is strengthening its fighting spirit. However, minimizing the number of goals conceded remains a priority if they want to maintain consistent results in the long term. This weekend, MU visits Nottingham Forest – the next test of the Red Devils' upward trajectory.
The most recent results (by source)
| Competitor | Score | Yard |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 2-1 | Anfield |
| Brighton | 4-2 | Old Trafford |
