Paul Scholes questions Matheus Cunha role after Manchester United draw

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Paul Scholes questions Matheus Cunha role after Manchester United draw
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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has expressed concern over the tactical role of Matheus Cunha following a stalemate with Everton. Scholes noted that Cunha struggled with positional awareness and performance during the match, suggesting the player lacks a defined position within the current lineup. While the Brazilian previously operated on the wing, Marcus Rashford’s return to that spot has forced a shift into a false nine or number 10 role. Benjamin Sesko provided an alternative option off the bench at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, scoring a goal before a stoppage-time strike by Ainsley Maitland-Niles ended the game in a draw. Manager Michael Carrick now faces selection decisions regarding his attacking setup ahead of the upcoming Champions League opener against Sabah. The team faces further scrutiny as they prepare for the fixture this Thursday.

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  • Paul Scholes raised concerns about Matheus Cunha’s tactical role after a draw against Everton.
  • Benjamin Sesko scored for Manchester United after coming on as a substitute.
  • Ainsley Maitland-Niles secured a stoppage-time goal to level the match.
  • Manchester United prepares for a Champions League match against Sabah this Thursday.
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  • 11:05 AMYahoo Sports“A struggle”: Paul Scholes says Carrick has a massive Matheus Cunha headache brewing
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1 Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has warned Michael Carrick that he may have a major problem on his hands with Matheus Cunha.StrugglingSeveral United players underperformed in Sunday’s stalem...

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