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Matheus Cunha and Michael Carrick in heated post-match exchange after Manchester United victory

Matheus Cunha and Michael Carrick in heated post-match exchange after Manchester United victory
English Premier League · 14:17:20 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Manchester United assistant manager Michael Carrick and Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha were involved in a tense verbal confrontation following United's dramatic win on Tuesday night.

The incident occurred pitch-side after the final whistle at Old Trafford, with television cameras capturing the heated exchange between the two. Carrick, who has been part of United's coaching staff, and Cunha, the Brazilian international striker, appeared to trade words in a moment of high emotion following the closely contested fixture.

Details of what sparked the altercation remain unclear, though such post-match flashpoints are not uncommon in the intense atmosphere of Premier League football. Both clubs have yet to issue official statements regarding the incident.

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