The numbers prove Mbeumo is what MU has been looking for all along.

MU's start to the 2025/26 season has so far not met expectations, partly because the first 5 matches are considered the most difficult of any Premier League team this season. In addition, the expensive new recruits have not had the explosive starts at Old Trafford as expected.

However, if there is any player who can confidently claim to be key in Ruben Amorim's starting line-up, it is Bryan Mbeumo.

Endless source of energy

On the evening of October 19, the 26-year-old winger only needed 62 seconds to open the score, contributing to the "Red Devils" 2-1 victory right at Anfield.

The most impressive thing about Mbeumo is not the goals or assists, but his attitude and fighting spirit. Throughout the 90 minutes, he constantly ran, pressed, and put pressure on the opponent's defense. His powerful sprints and breakthroughs from the right wing reminded the audience of a player who is always ready to give his all for the team.

Every touch of the former Brentford man brings pace, energy and belief - elements that have been a luxury at Old Trafford for some time now.

Mbeumo, with his pace and finishing instinct, is the spearhead of the attack. Combined with Cunha and Mount, they have the versatility and organization that Red Devils fans have been waiting for for years.

Not only do they know how to attack quickly, this trio also has the ability to "feed the ball", control time and tempo - something that Liverpool cannot even do at home. According to statistics, in the Premier League last season, the Cameroonian player had 891 moves without the ball, second only to Crystal Palace full-back Daniel Munoz (959 times).

Of his 891 runs, 418 were runs behind the opposition defence - the most of any top-flight attacker in the Premier League.

Statistics of Mbeumo's runs behind the opponent's defense this season. Photo: Opta.

These numbers suggest that Mbeumo spends a lot of time trying to find a way to spark passes past the opposition defence. In other words, the 26-year-old's pace, strength and technical ability are used to their full potential before the ball reaches his feet.

Put Mbeumo next to Antony, the difference becomes even greater. MU spent more than 80 million pounds to bring Antony from Ajax with the hope of turning him into a main explosive player. But what the Brazilian player left behind was mainly cumbersome handling, harmless long-range shots and poor performance. After more than two seasons, he has never proven himself worthy of that price.

Meanwhile, Mbeumo – who cost a modest fee – made an immediate impact: relentless pressing, intelligent movement, and most importantly, a sense of how to make a difference. One of his sprints changed the game, something Antony had never managed to do despite dozens of opportunities on the pitch.

Dangerous detonator

Speed is not a significant contribution of the Cameroonian player at MU. Only Erling Haaland (21) has more shots than Mbeumo in the Premier League this season. In addition, the 26-year-old striker has also created 9 chances for his teammates, the 8th best achievement in the tournament.

Only Erling Haaland (21) has had more shots than Mbeumo in the Premier League this season. Photo: Opta.

More importantly, Mbeumo has portrayed a new face for the Red Devils: powerful, direct and inspiring. Against Chelsea, the first 45 minutes at Old Trafford were the kind of football that fans have long craved - intense pressing, relentless attacks and a willingness to break down opponents from the start.

The person who started that explosion was Mbeumo. His daring acceleration forced Robert Sanchez to commit a foul that led to a red card after only 5 minutes. From that moment on, the game completely tilted towards the "Red Devils". Mbeumo did not score, but created a tactical turning point, something that MU lacked for many years.

Every touch of the former Brentford man brings pace, energy and belief - elements that have been a luxury at Old Trafford for some time now.

For many seasons, MU has been too dependent on Bruno Fernandes. But the appearance of Mbeumo opens up a new scenario: The "Red Devils" can possess a creative twin axis.

Fernandes is more about vision and coordination, while Mbeumo brings speed, mobility and the ability to exploit space. One keeps the rhythm, one explodes - this complementarity promises to help MU's attack be more diverse, instead of relying solely on Fernandes.

Notably, Mbeumo is 26 years old - the same age as Fernandes when he joined MU in 2020. If Fernandes needs a partner to share the creative burden, Mbeumo appears at the right time to shoulder the burden. That combination could become the backbone of Amorim's attack.

At Brentford, Mbeumo had an excellent supporting cast. Mbeumo and Wissa contributed a combined 80 goals in just two seasons playing together.

As well as scoring 20 goals last season, Mbeumo also had seven assists, while Wissa was close behind with 19 goals and four assists. The pair were also close off the pitch, having moved in next door to each other.

Mbeumo's impressive performance last season. Photo: Opta.

On paper, Benjamin Sesko is also a striker who shares many similarities with Wissa. According to tracking data from SkillCorner , the Slovenian striker ranks highly among strikers in Europe for his deep runs and runs to support the ball carrier.

This is a remarkable proposition as he can provide Mbeumo with a platform for short and extremely versatile combinations.

More specifically, Sesko also proved to be suitable for the requirements from coach Amorim with moves that stretched the defense and opened up space for the two number 10s behind.

There are still questions about whether Mbeumo can replicate last season’s impressive goalscoring record, but the underlying data reflects a player who is quietly but effectively improving United’s attacking output.

That is exactly what Amorim expected of the Cameroonian when he brought him to Old Trafford.

Source: https://znews.vn/con-so-chung-to-mbeumo-la-thu-mu-tim-kiem-bay-lau-post1588701.html