Mbeumo has something that Antony lacks.

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

A 4-2 win over Brighton not only extended Manchester United’s three-game winning streak, but also marked a turning point: for the first time in 2025, the “Red Devils” scored four goals in a Premier League match. And at the heart of that excitement was Bryan Mbeumo – the Cameroonian newcomer who is bringing the energy that 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 Rúben Amorim – and Sir Jim Ratcliffe – considered him the missing piece in their attacking jigsaw. With two goals and an energetic performance, the former Brentford man quickly made his mark.

“We are finding our identity again. The team spirit and hard work has paid off,” Mbeumo told Sky Sports after the match. His simple statement perfectly reflects his spirit: hard-working, straightforward, no frills.

For the past two years, Manchester United’s right flank has been a strange void. Antony – the £85m signing Erik ten Hag once put his trust in – has never been the answer. He has the technique, the “tricks”, but lacks the punch. His untidy playing style, slight build and slow adaptation to the Premier League have made the Brazilian a symbol of waste.

Mbeumo is the perfect contrast. Also left-footed, also likes to dribble through the middle, but he has pace, power and decisiveness. Mbeumo doesn't show off, he acts - and that's what Manchester United need.

The statistics are the clearest proof of Mbeumo's influence. With a double against Brighton, he has 5 goals and 1 assist after 10 games this season, leading the team's scoring list. If counting only 2025 in the Premier League, Mbeumo has a hand in 20 goals (14 goals, 6 assists) - only behind Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah in terms of efficiency.

Mbeumo is integrating quickly with Manchester United.

That didn’t come from luck. Mbeumo is a Premier League veteran. After many seasons with Brentford, he understands the pace, the challenges, and what it means to survive in the toughest league in the world . When he arrived at Old Trafford, Mbeumo didn’t need time to adapt – he just needed a chance to prove himself. And he took it.

The Telegraph described Mbeumo as “a perfect blend of pace, stamina and clinical presence in front of goal”. Meanwhile, the Manchester Evening News said Mbeumo “brings an energy not seen on the right flank since Nani”.

The comparison is not an exaggeration. Mbeumo not only scores goals, but also presses, moves intelligently off the ball and opens up space for teammates like Matheus Cunha or Benjamin Sesko. He turns what was once a weak area into a new tactical weapon for Amorim – one that helps Manchester United attack more diversely, faster, and more dangerously.

A contract of vision

Mbeumo’s arrival is not simply a recruitment drive. It is a reflection of a changing transfer strategy. Manchester United are no longer chasing the “glamour” – expensive and flashy names – but are aiming for efficiency and adaptability.

While Antony is still struggling to find his feet, Mbeumo has won the trust of fans after just a few games. He doesn't have great media value, but he creates real professional value: goals, fighting spirit, and team spirit.

If he continues to maintain this form, Bryan Mbeumo can completely become a new icon at Old Trafford.

The win over Brighton was therefore more than just three points. It marked a shift for Manchester United – from a team based on individuals to a team that knows how to use the right people in the right places. And Mbeumo, who is “very familiar with English football”, is the symbol of that change.

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 with simple, direct and effective football.

Because in the end, what Manchester United need is not a “tricky left-footer”, but a player who can score, fight and inspire. And Bryan Mbeumo is doing all of those things, with the calm smile of a man who has long since left his fear behind.

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