Matheus Cunha can be Man Utd's modern-day Eric Cantona: Wonder goal against Arsenal proves maverick summer signing has X factor to follow in genius' footsteps
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Richard Martin Tue, 27 January 2026 at 6:00 am UTC·9 min read Asked what was going through his head when he picked the ball up before snatching victory for Manchester United at Arsenal, Matheus Cunha didn't beat around the bush: "I think 'I need to score'." Cunha had received the ball with his back to goal, more than 30 yards out and against the best defence and goalkeeper in the Premier League. But he had only one thing on his mind. "I need to have the match winner," Cunha told the BBC. "So when the ball is coming all the small things are coming very fast and all I want to do is finish the action very well." That Cunha took it upon himself to find the match winner just a couple of minutes...