'I'm so tired and also disappointed' - Matheus Cunha admits sitting in the relegation zone 'is not normal' after Manchester United's 4-4 thriller against Aston Villa
Manchester United v Aston Villa FC - Premier League 2026/27 - Getty Images Sport Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has expressed his exhaustion and frustration after his side twice fought back from two goals down to salvage a 4-4 home draw against Aston Villa.
Key points
- We need to change our mentality from the beginning." Attacker sympathises with frustrated supporters Failing to keep a clean sheet across their opening 10 league games for the first time since 1986-87 has left United in their lowest position at this stage of a top-flight campaign since sitting 20th that same season.
- Understanding why the Old Trafford faithful are unhappy, Cunha added: "Before we played, everyone is a fan.
- Despite rescuing a dramatic late point at Old Trafford on Sunday, the Red Devils enter the November international break languishing in 18th place.
Late comebacks mask mentality issue Questioning why his team only show urgency after falling behind, Cunha told Sky Sports: "I'm so tired and also disappointed.
Additional details
- Cunha and his team-mates must use the two-week international pause to fix their defensive flaws.
- After John McGinn's penalty and Leon Goretzka made it 4-2, stoppage-time goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu rescued a point.
- "We did it again where we had to play like Manchester United and go forward.
- Bruno Fernandes converted that spot-kick before Youri Tielemans cancelled out early strikes from Alysson and Nicolas Jackson.
- After the other night [against Roma] we talked about how we concede goals and have the mentality to come back in the game.
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