Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has labeled Arsenal the best team in the world, despite United handing the Premier League leaders a 3-2 defeat on Sunday.
Arsenal’s recent dip in form continued at the Emirates Stadium as Mikel Arteta’s side fell short in a high-stakes, five-goal thriller.
Although the Gunners started with intent—taking an early lead via a Lisandro Martinez own goal—United found their footing when Bryan Mbeumo equalized just before the interval.
A Dramatic FinishThe second half remained tense until the closing stages:Patrick Dorgu put United ahead with a clinical strike.Mikel Merino leveled the scoring in the 84th minute, heading home from a corner.
Matheus Cunha secured the win for Michael Carrick’s men with a stunning curled effort, snatching a rare away victory.League Impact and ReactionThe result slashes Arsenal’s lead at the summit to four points.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s resurgence continues as they climb into the Champions League places, leapfrogging rivals Liverpool and Chelsea.
Reflecting on the win, Cunha praised United’s grit and emphasized the scale of the achievement:”We defeated the best team in the world,” Cunha stated, highlighting the courage displayed by the squad.
Regarding the influence of caretaker manager Michael Carrick, Cunha added: “He understands the feeling because he played here for many years.”