Matheus Cunha reminded Arsenal why he's a 'special' player during Wolves' 4-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur. The 25-year-old forward fired Vitor Pereira's side to victory at Molineux on Sunday afternoon, .
In the final minutes of the clash, Cunha exploited the Lilywhites' high line, . Suddenly, the Brazil international found himself one-on-one with Guglielmo Vicario.
Cunha composed himself before finding the bottom corner with a brilliant finish. Rather than wheel away in celebration, , which cast doubt over his future at Wolves earlier in the week.
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"Time to be happy. I will follow my dreams, not yours... so stay cool," wrote Cunha in a deleted Instagram post. With his hands grasped together, before pointing to his chest.
After the game, . The forward said: "My things [kiss emoji and heart hands emoji]. Thanks Molineux for the atmosphere [red heart emoji."
Speaking to reporters, . As quoted by , the Wolves boss said: "About the post I didn't speak (with him).
"I didn't speak because I cannot speak with everybody every time. But Cunha is a fantastic player. He proved it today, that he came to the pitch to help the team.
"He proved that he was committed with the team, with his teammates, with the staff, with everybody. He is a special player. But like everybody, like me, he needs the energy of love."
Pereira added: "He needs to feel he is important, that the people recognise his work for the team. I honestly feel that he went on the pitch not to think about him, but to think about the team. He is part of our family.
"I understand the supporters, I understand the supporters - three times - I understand the supporters, but he is part of our family and together we get stronger and stronger if we are connected."
Cunha, who sees his contract at Molineux expire in June 2029, has now featured 27 times in the Premier League this season, scoring 14 goals and providing four assists. Playing a key role in Pereira's side, has helped Wolves steer clear of the relegation zone.
With Mikel Arteta eager to bolster his frontline this summer, Cunha has been mooted as a potential target for Arsenal. He was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in January, but the Gunners were without Andrea Berta, who has since been appointed as the new sporting director...
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