Bryan Mbeumo likened to Mohamed Salah after latest Man Utd goal vs Tottenham - 2026

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Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo has started the season well with the Red Devils and has been compared to Liverpool star Mohamed Salah following his latest goal against Spurs

Bryan Mbeumo has impressed at Manchester United(Image: Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images)

Bryan Mbeumo has been likened to Mohamed Salah following his latest goal for Manchester United. The summer signing from Brentford opened the scoring in United’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Saturday.

Mbeumo bagged his fifth goal in as many appearances against Spurs and his sixth in 12 appearances since joining the Red Devils for £71million. The Cameroon international is Ruben Amorim’s top goalscorer so far this season and is earning plenty of plaudits from former Premier League players as a result of his fine form.

Peter Crouch and Owen Hargreaves are the latest ex-pros quick to point out that the United star is capable of more than scoring goals. Former Liverpool forward Crouch believes he’s been a big signal of intent from United. “I’ve been impressed with him for a number of years now,” he said on TNT Sport

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“At Brentford, he was a killer, he is a danger, he’s sharp with his touches. Today he played right in front of us, and he’s so sharp. When he gets a chance, invariably, he finishes, he’s cold in front of goal, and he’s been such a big addition to what Manchester United are trying to do.”

Hargreaves reckons the ability Mbeumo has shown to not be daunted by the demands of Old Trafford is impressive. “I think his biggest attribute is that he gives quality,” he said.

“He reminds me a little bit of Mo Salah in and around the box. When he gets it, he has a clear picture of exactly what he wants. He almost shows no emotion, business in and around the box.