Manchester United: How Bryan Mbeumo became the leader of the Red Devils | OneFootball

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Arriving at Manchester United this summer, Bryan Mbeumo has since established himself as the true leader of the Red Devils.

On August 30 against Burnley, Bryan Mbeumo opened his goal tally for United. However, he went through a goal drought that coincided with a dip in form for his team. Unable to make a decisive impact from September 14 to September 27, the Cameroonian saw his side lose twice during that stretch. Providing an assist against Sunderland just before the October international break, he helped secure a win against the Black Cats (2-0). After the break, the Avallon native shifted into a higher gear.

The United striker netted a brace at home against Brighton this weekend. Even when his team didn’t come out on top, the forward has consistently been one of the few bright spots this season and has never disappointed. His standout performances have allowed Mbeumo to assert himself as the leader of United’s attack and as one of the best players in England.

It must be said that in October, no Premier League player was more decisive than Bryan Mbeumo. His performances have drawn widespread praise, including from legend Wayne Rooney, who was effusive about the Cameroonian on his podcast: “Mbeumo has been consistent in his performances, and I think that’s the key. If you regularly get into good positions and create chances, you’ll end up scoring. When you’re a striker and you score goals, you enjoy it and that feeling persists. He’s full of confidence right now. I hope it continues because he’s definitely been United’s best signing this season.”