Manchester United star player Matheus Cunha has laughed off a request from an Arsenal fan to join the Gunners. The Brazilian player was asked at the hotel before Brazil's game against Senegal at the Emirates.
Matheus Cunha to join Arsenal?
In a TikTok clip shared by a fan, Cunha was seen at the hotel with his national teammates. An Arsenal fan asked him if he had any plans to join the Gunners, and the forward quickly responded:
"(laughs) No, thank you."
Cunha was associated with a move to the Emirates in the summer, but decided to join Manchester United. The Red Devils paid £62.5 million to activate his release clause at Wolves and signed him in June.
The Brazilian, who made his Premier League debut for the Red Devils against Arsenal, disclosed that it was a dream to join the Red Devils and said:
"Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother's house, United was my favourite English team and I dreamed of wearing the red shirt. I want to thank my family and everyone who has helped me make that dream a reality."
"I can't wait for the start of pre-season to get to know my team-mates and prepare for the season ahead. All my focus is now on working hard to become a valuable part of the team, and helping get this club back to the top."
The forward has scored in the 10 Premier League games so far. His only goal in the 4-2 win over Brighton in October.
Manchester United icon rules out Arsenal as Premier League champions
Manchester United icon Paul Scholes has backed Manchester City for the Premier League title despite Arsenal's great start to the season. He thinks that Pep Guardiola's team have impressed in their big matches and said on The Good, The Bad & The Football:
"I’ve not been impressed by City that much but yesterday [against Liverpool], I thought for the first time they’re going to be [challengers]. I think they’re slightly still favourites ahead of Arsenal, because of what they’ve done. I know Arsenal are four points clear, but with the experience they’ve got and Arsenal haven’t. You have to put them [City] slightly ahead of them."
The Arsenal are currently four points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League standings. The two sides drew 1-1 early this season, and next face in April 2026.