Wolves forward Matheus Cunha has picked up an individual award ahead of the clash with Newcastle United.
Gary O’Neil’s side are preparing to battle for three points against Newcastle United, who arrive at Molineux in form.
The Magpies are yet to suffer defeat in the 2024/25 Premier League season, while Wolves are still waiting to pick up their first win.
Wolves will have to be at their best to beat Newcastle on match day four, with one of O’Neil’s stars in position to call the shots at Molineux.
Matheus Cunha wins Wolves player of the month
If there’s one player Wolves will look to for inspiration against the Magpies, it will be Matheus Cunha, who has been O’Neil’s shining light since the manager’s arrival.
The 2023/24 campaign was a memorable one for the Brazilian, who found his match in O’Neil as the boss played the forward to his strengths.
Cunha contributed to 19 Premier League goals last term as a result, and has started the 2024/25 season in similar fashion, picking up Wolves’ player of the month for August.
Reacting to his award on Instagram, the 25-year-old penned a short message to supporters with a thought to Sunday’s clash with Newcastle.
“Thank you to everyone who voted for me. It’s an honour to play for this club. We’ll go again tomorrow [v Newcastle]”
Cunha and his teammates will be desperate to pick up their first victory of the season against Newcastle, with the fixtures set to increase in frequency and difficulty throughout the remainder of the month.
Cunha can be the difference maker against Newcastle
The Wolves forward beat Mario Lemina, Jorgen Strand Larsen and Yerson Mosquera to win player of the month, being arguably the most influential player in O’Neil’s squad.
Having opened his account against Chelsea last time the Old Gold featured in the league at Molineux, the Brazilian will be eager to add to his tally on Sunday afternoon.
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The advantage that O’Neil has with regard to the forward is that he was not called into action over the international break which despite being disappointing for the player, is a boost for his fitness for the fixtures ahead.
Cunha has played Newcastle just once in his playing career, being a part of the Old Gold’s 2-2 draw with the Magpies last term at Molineux, a result that many would like to see replicated in 2024/25.
Only time will tell if Cunha can form the start of an unbeaten streak against Howe’s side, with a huge test soon arriving for Wolves.
