Mbeumo has something that Antony lacks.

Bryan Mbeumo quickly showed his difference on the right wing for Manchester United, something his predecessor Antony lacked.

Mbeumo has scored 4 goals in the Premier League this season.

The 4-2 victory against Brighton not only extended Manchester United's winning streak to three matches, but also marked a turning point: for the first time in 2025, the Red Devils scored four goals in a Premier League game. And at the heart of that euphoria is Bryan Mbeumo – the Cameroonian newcomer, who is bringing the energy Old Trafford has been waiting for for so long.

The difference is called Mbeumo

From the moment the ball was kicked off, Mbeumo showed why he was considered the missing piece in the attacking system by Rúben Amorim – and also by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. With a brace of goals and a vibrant performance, the former Brentford player quickly proved his worth.

“We are rediscovering our identity. Team spirit and hard work have paid off,” Mbeumo told Sky Sports after the match. That simple statement perfectly reflects his spirit: diligent, direct, and unpretentious.

For the past two years, Manchester United's right flank has been a strange void. Antony – the £85 million signing Erik ten Hag once placed his full faith in – never proved to be the solution. He possessed technical skill and flair, but lacked the necessary impact. His cumbersome playing style, slender physique, and slow adaptation to the Premier League made the Brazilian a symbol of wasted potential.

Mbeumo, on the other hand, is the perfect opposite. He's also left-footed and enjoys dribbling into the center, but he possesses speed, strength, and decisive decision-making ability. Mbeumo doesn't show off; he acts – and that's exactly what Manchester United needs.

Statistics are the clearest evidence of Mbeumo's influence. With his brace against Brighton, he has 5 goals and 1 assist in 10 games this season, leading the team's scoring charts. If we consider only the 2025 Premier League season, Mbeumo will be involved in 20 goals (14 goals, 6 assists) – only behind Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah in terms of efficiency.

Mbeumo is settling in quickly at Manchester United.

That wasn't luck. Mbeumo is the kind of player who's been through the fire of the Premier League. After many seasons with Brentford, he understands the pace, the physicality, and what it means to survive in the world's toughest league. When he arrived at Old Trafford, Mbeumo didn't need time to adapt – he just needed a chance to prove himself. And he seized it.

The Telegraph described Mbeumo as “a perfect blend of speed, fitness and coolness in front of goal”. Meanwhile, the Manchester Evening News noted that Mbeumo “brings an energy not seen on the right flank since Nani.”

That comparison is not an exaggeration at all. Mbeumo not only scores goals, but also participates in pressing, makes intelligent off-ball movements, and creates space for teammates like Matheus Cunha or Benjamin Sesko. He transformed an area that was once a weakness into a new tactical weapon for Amorim – something that makes Manchester United's attack more diverse, faster, and more dangerous.

A contract of vision

Mbeumo's arrival is not simply a personnel addition. It's proof of a changing transfer strategy. Manchester United is no longer chasing "glamour"—expensive and flashy names—but is instead focusing on efficiency and adaptability.

While Antony was still struggling to rediscover his form, Mbeumo won the hearts of the fans after just a few matches. He didn't have a huge media value, but he delivered real professional value: goals, fighting spirit, and team spirit.

If he continues to maintain this form, Bryan Mbeumo could very well become a new icon at Old Trafford.

The victory against Brighton, therefore, was more than just three points. It marked a shift for Manchester United – from a team based on individual talent to a collective that knows how to utilize the right player in the right place. And Mbeumo, who is "already very familiar with English football," is the symbol of that transformation.

If he continues to maintain this form, Bryan Mbeumo could very well become a new icon at Old Trafford – not in a flashy way, but through simple, direct, and effective football.

Ultimately, what Manchester United needs isn't a "tricky left-footed" player, but a player who can score goals, fight, and inspire. And Bryan Mbeumo is doing all of that, with the calm smile of someone who has long since left fear behind.

Source: https://znews.vn/mbeumo-co-thu-ma-antony-con-thieu-post1596988.html