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Coach Rúben Amorim praised Mbeumo and Cunha after Manchester United’s 1–0 loss to Arsenal.
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He highlighted their impact despite the defeat.
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He also urged better set-piece defending and promised a sharper backline in upcoming games.
Manchester United Boss Rúben Amorim has heaped praises on new signings including Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha following the side’s narrow 1–0 loss to Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Riccardo Calafiori’s first-half strike decided the match, but the former Sporting boss said he still saw plenty to like.
He singled out Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha for their energy and calmness, saying they made a real difference even with the crowd on edge.
He praised the side’s aggression and how they stuck to the plan, but warned the defence must tighten up — especially at set pieces.
“We deserved more and we were the better team, but in the end we lost.” – Amorim said.
United pressed hard and attacked with purpose, and Mbeumo and Cunha’s runs helped open clearer passing options through midfield.
But conceding from a set piece exposed basic defensive mistakes that need fixing fast.
Amorim praised Mbeumo and Cunha while urging quick defensive fixes.
Fans should expect the team to work harder on set-piece defence before the next match.
