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Man Utd star was given huge ban for punching and headbutting Liverpool player

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Matheus Cunha was involved in a violent clash with Milos Kerkez last season. Matheus Cunha was banned after clashing with Milos Kerkez last season (Image: GETTY)Sunday's showdown between Liverpool and Manchester United will see a return of hostilities between two players who were involved in a violent confrontation earlier this year.



Read our Privacy PolicyCunha was later charged with violent conduct by the FA and handed a four-game ban, one more than he was initially set to serve under the conditions of a straight red card.The incident left Wolves a player short and they were made to pay in the end, with Bournemouth winning on penalties to reach the quarter-finals. His lowest moment came when he was substituted before half-time in Liverpool's win over Burnley.Gary Neville was among those to criticise the defender following the Reds' defeat to Chelsea before the international break, saying: "The boy Kerkez, to be honest with you, at this point in time, he looks like a youth team player."I know he's a good player, but he looks like he's playing for the youth team or the under-21s.

He looks like a baby out there."He's had Premier League experience, it's not like he's come in from another country. He's got a lot of games under his belt, he's played at these grounds before, so I expected him to slot in." Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.