Bryan Mbeumo’s United form has been nothing short of spectacular this season, earning him October’s Player of the Month and reaffirming his status as one of the Premier League’s most lethal attackers. Despite his slow start to the season, the Cameroonian has added a lot of bite to the Red Devils attack that was toothless last campaign.
Mbeumo, who joined United in the summer for £65 million, has seamlessly transferred the electric form he displayed at Brentford – the very performances that convinced United to make such a bold investment – and has quickly become a major player in Ruben Amorim’s attacking setup.
Before his move to Old Trafford, the forward spent four successful years with the Bees in the Premier League, making nearly 140 appearances and recording an impressive 70 G/A contributions. His consistency, versatility, and eye for goal have quickly made him a key figure in United’s attacking setup this season, and a major reason United could eventually end their 12-year-long Premier League title drought.
Double Delight for Manchester United: Amorim and Mbeumo Crowned Premier League’s Best in October
Last month, was an excellent month for Manchester United, with head coach Ruben Amorim earning the Premier League Manager of the Month award. At the same time, Bryan Mbeumo claimed the Player of the Month honour, making it the first time since 2023 that United secured both accolades in the same month – the last duo to achieve this feat being Erik ten Hag and Harry Maguire.
The Portuguese coach led United to three straight victories over Sunderland, Brighton and Liverpool at Anfield – a stadium they hadn’t won at since January 17, 2016. While Mbeumo’s three goals and one assist in the league saw him finish above Erling Haaland, Bruno Guimaraes and Matty Cash to claim the award, capping a standout month for the rejuvenated Red Devils.
Bryan Mbeumo’s United Form: The October Breakdown
The Cameroonian forward played a major role in all three victories for United. Against Liverpool, he opened the scoring after just 62 seconds, while against the Black Cats, he set up Mason Mount in the 2-0 win, before firing in a brace against Brighton at Old Trafford.
These contributions saw him win the award for the first time in his EPL career, marking a historic moment for him as he became only the second Cameroonian to win such an accolade after Liverpool’s’ Joel Matip’s success in February 2022.
Bryan Mbeumo’s impact at United since joining the club has been felt. He has consistently shown his quality on and off the ball. His pace, strength and ability to play across the attack have made him a vital asset to how Ruben Amorim sets up his team.
Despite his side’s sluggish start to the season, he has been one of their go-to men – alongside Bruno Fernandes – ever since joining. His all-action displays reflect both his maturity and tactical intelligence under Amorim, who has given the 26-year-old the freedom to attack from the right-hand side while drifting into central positions.
With performances like these, Mbeumo has become a key figure in the fight to end United’s title drought.
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How October’s Premier League Manager of the Month Can Revive Manchester United’s Title Ambitions
In just ten Premier League appearances this season, Mbeumo’s statistics are growing. He has already scored four times and assisted once, while maintaining a pass completion rate of 80 per cent and an average of 2.4 shots per match. He also ranks sixth in the league for chances created, with 19, and more importantly, his ability to turn up in big games – shown by his early strike at Anfield and impact in getting Chelsea’s goalkeeper sent off in the fifth minute.
And this progress is down to his manager’s trust in him, allowing him the freedom to express himself in attack – drifting between the lines, taking on defenders, and making decisive runs that constantly stretch the opposition’s defence.
Amorim, who has remained faithful to his 3-4-3 formation, is beginning to see the rewards of his persistence. On the right side of his attack, the Portuguese tactician can now deploy two attack-minded players in Mbeumo and Amad – the latter operating as an adventurous wing-back – making that flank one of United’s most dangerous outlets.
His commitment to the tactical structure he has always envisioned for his team, despite early criticism, has injected both balance and unpredictability into United’s play, allowing the team to transition fluidly between defence and attack while maximising Bryan Mbeumo’s impact at United.
The performances of United’s number 19 have not only earned the full trust of Ruben Amorim – making him one of the first names on the team sheet – but have also drawn widespread admiration from supporters, with fans on social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), showering him with praise.
Conclusion
In past seasons, Bruno Fernandes has often been the one lifting the team from difficult situations. But now, with the help of other quality players at the club, including the resurgence brought by Bryan Mbeumo‘s impact at United, it feels like those matches that would end in frustrating draws or losses can now be turned into one or three points.
This newfound resilience and attacking cohesion could prove crucial in ending United’s title drought and restoring their status among England’s elite.
Up next for United is a trip to White Hart Lane for an early kick-off clash between Tottenham vs Manchester United, as the Reds aim to put their disappointing 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest behind them and get back to winning ways.
A victory would lift United to second place in the table with 20 points, five adrift of league leaders Arsenal, before the rest of the pack take to the field.
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Recording Date: 01.11.2025
