"The summer signing has sat out the loss to Everton and win at Crystal Palace with a knocked picked up in training. He has more levels to go. He's at a different club, different pressure, he was struggling because he was not scoring, he was thinking too much about the numbers but the influence he has in the team is important to us."
"It remains to be seen if Cunha comes straight into the starting lineup after Mason Mount and Joshua Zirkzee both scord against Palace, with a place on the bench perhaps more likely. Fellow forward Benjamin Sekso remains sidelined with a knee injury for a couple more weeks, with Harry Maguire's thigh issue ruling the defender out for a similar length of time."
The summer signing missed the Everton defeat and the Crystal Palace victory after picking up a knock in training and remains a doubt for the upcoming fixture. He faces adjustment at a new club and pressure linked to goalscoring form, and his influence within the squad remains significant despite a scoring struggle. Cunha's inclusion is uncertain after Mason Mount and Joshua Zirkzee scored against Palace, with a bench role perhaps more likely. Benjamin Sesko is sidelined with a knee injury for a couple more weeks and Harry Maguire is out with a thigh issue for a similar period. Leny Yoro could be rested while Noussair Mazraoui pushes for a return. Bruno Fernandes will continue in a midfield two with Casemiro. Two Manchester United players are doubtful but not named. The predicted XI and kickoff time are listed for Thursday, 4 December 2025 at 8pm.
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