If Mbeumo scores, Man Utd will win

Mbeumo is leading MU's scoring list.

When Bryan Mbeumo signed a £71 million deal with Man Utd in the summer, many raised their eyebrows in disbelief. A player who once played for Brentford - a fairly average team in the Premier League - and only really exploded in just one season in 2024/25 with 20 goals, was it worth the "Red Devils" spending such a huge amount of money?

In a summer when Man Utd is under pressure to rebuild the attack, the Mbeumo deal is considered a gamble by coach Ruben Amorim.

Doubt and then sublimation

And indeed, the first rounds of the new season seem to have made all the concerns come true. After the first seven rounds, Mbeumo has scored just one goal (a 3-2 win over Burnley), his inconsistent form and lackluster performances have earned him a low average score from the statistical systems.

In the 0-3 loss to Man City, the 26-year-old striker only scored 5.86 points, and in the 1-3 loss to his former team Brentford, he was only given 6.47 points. The player who was expected to become Man Utd's main striker suddenly became a burden in the eyes of fans.

Mbeumo once disappointed and had to raise his hand to apologize to the audience.

However, October ushered in a whole new chapter for Bryan Mbeumo – and perhaps for Man Utd’s attack. In a 2-0 win over Sunderland, he made his mark by setting up Mason Mount for the opener. While it didn’t end his goal drought, it was a clear sign that Mbeumo was starting to find his rhythm in Ruben Amorim’s system. And since then, the Cameroonian has seemingly been “unlocked”.

The win over Liverpool at Anfield saw Mbeumo shine with an important opening goal, helping Man Utd to their first away win of the season. In the reception of Brighton, he played even more explosively, scoring twice and receiving a 9.16 rating - the highest in the match.

In just two rounds, Mbeumo scored three goals, bringing his total number of goals in the Premier League this season to 4. The once-doubted name is now becoming a new inspiration in the Red Devils' playing style.

The more fluent, the more likely to score

Mbeumo’s revival did not fall from the sky but was a process like a seed growing from the ground. After a period of initial confusion, he began to better understand Amorim’s tactical requirements and the style of his new teammates. Once he understood his teammates, Mbeumo no longer ran around aimlessly, but actively connected with Matheus Cunha and other teammates.

Cunha, who has also been under pressure due to his lackluster form at the start of the season, scored his first goal for Man Utd against Brighton. The simultaneous brilliance of the two new recruits shows that the more playing time Man Utd's attacking stars have, the more they find their true nature.

As these new pieces began to “speak the same language”, Man Utd's attack looked like it was reborn.

Statistics show that in the last 5 matches, Man Utd have scored - in 4 of which they have scored 2 goals or more and especially for the first time this season, this team has scored 4 goals in a Premier League match. The change comes not only from the rising confidence but also from the tactical imprint that has started to show its effectiveness.

The back-to-back goals have taken the pressure off new signings like Mbeumo and Cunha, and Ruben Amorim can be confident that the process of "nurturing" new seeds has begun to bear fruit at Old Trafford.

Mbeumo became MU's top scorer at the moment.

Last season, Man Utd finished the Premier League campaign with just 44 goals - the lowest number in their Premier League history. The attack was considered a fatal weakness that often dragged the team into deadlocked matches. But this season, things seem to be gradually changing.

Cunha is increasingly creative, while Mbeumo has regained the scoring touch he showed at Brentford, even more effectively. At Brentford, when Mbeumo scores, the Bees sometimes win, sometimes lose. At Man Utd, whenever Mbeumo contributes, whether it is a goal or an assist, the home team wins.

No one is sure how long Mbeumo can maintain this form, but what is clear is that he has put to rest some of the initial doubts. In a rebuilding team, Mbeumo is becoming a key piece of the puzzle - not just for the attack, but for the faith of the Old Trafford faithful.

Source: https://znews.vn/chi-can-mbeumo-ghi-ban-man-utd-se-thang-post1597090.html