Man City fans tear into ‘horrible’ Matheus Nunes after what he did vs Bournemouth
Man City fans directed their anger at Matheus Nunes despite their team securing a hard-fought win over Bournemouth in the FA Cup.
Pep Guardiola’s side had to come from behind to book their place in the semi-finals, with goals from Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush overturning an early setback.
Bournemouth took the lead through Evanilson, briefly unsettling Man City before they regained control to seal the victory.
Despite the result, many Man City fans were left unimpressed with players such as Phil Foden. He faced criticism for his display, but he wasn’t the only one under fire.
Nunes also found himself in the spotlight, with supporters venting their frustration at his role in the goal City conceded.
Nunes later left a message for Man City fans, but it did little to defuse the criticism, as many pointed to his struggles on the pitch.
| Match statistics vs Bournemouth | Matheus Nunes |
| Minutes played | 90′ |
| Errors leading to shot | 1 |
| Key passes | 2 |
| Possessions lost | 9 |
Matheus Nunes error leads to Evanilson’s goal against Man City
The Portuguese midfielder was at fault for Bournemouth’s opener, misplacing a pass straight into the path of Lewis Cook, who quickly intercepted the ball.
David Brooks then picked up possession and delivered a cross into Justin Kluivert, who got ahead of Nunes before setting up Evanilson to slot home.
Nunes has spent much of the season covering an unfamiliar right-back role, particularly following Kyle Walker’s controversial exit from Manchester City. However, Bournemouth seemed to target him in the first half, exploiting his lack of defensive awareness in the position.
Nunes has struggled for Man City this season, but has remained a regular in Guardiola’s setup, featuring 31 times this season. He has managed to contribute three goals and eight assists in 1,960 minutes of football, but his overall performances have left many fans frustrated.
Man City fans call for Matheus Nunes to be sold after Bournemouth mistake
Nunes has faced criticism from Man City fans throughout the season, with many viewing him as a poor addition to the squad since joining last season.
His versatility has been important amid injuries to key players like Rodri and Walker, but his long-term future at the club remains uncertain, with speculation linking Nunes with a Man City exit.
Following his costly mistake against Bournemouth, City supporters took to social media to express their frustration, with many calling for the midfielder to be sold.
One fan wrote: “City need to get rid of Nunes in the summer. Terrible panic buy.” Another added: “Nunes should be the first one out the door in the next window.”