Andre Onana endured a night to forget in goal for Manchester United as they lost 3-2 to Nottingham ForestOnana conceded easy goals in the Old Trafford defeat before wasting almost 30 seconds deep in stoppage timeRuben Amorim has backed his goalkeeper despite the howlers, citing past heroic saves made by the Cameroon shot-stopper
Ruben Amorim lost his second successive game as Manchester United’s boss after his side were beaten 3-2 by Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening.
It was Amorim’s first loss at Old Trafford, coming on the heels of Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat at the Emirates.
Andre Onana in action for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest on December 7, 2024. Photo by Ash Donelon.
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Corner kicks were once again the undoing of the Red Devils, as Nottingham scored inside two minutes through Nikola Milenković.
Onana mistake vs Nottingham Forest
United wrestled their way back into the game after Rasmus Hojlund tapped the ball into an empty net. Andre Onana had the first of his howlers after the break after he was easily beaten by a Morgan Gibbs-White shot.
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Nuno Espirito’s side doubled their advantage six minutes later after Onana failed to keep out a glancing Chris Wood header. Bruno Fernandes pulled one back on the other end, but Forest held on to claim the scalp of another giant this season.
Andre Onana wastes time vs Nottingham Forest
Manchester United fans were infuriated at the end when Onana wasted close to 30 seconds arguing with the referee about where to take a free kick. The incident happened in stoppage time as Amorim’s charges were desperately looking for an equaliser.
Jaydeep said,
“Time and again, he keeps showing why he isn’t an upgrade on De Gea. So many average signings in that ETH era.”
Oscar said,
“I still have no idea what he was thinking.”
Amorim Ball said,
“I was about to punch the TV screen.”
Man United fans blame one player for Arsenal defeat
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Henzodaily.ng had earlier reported that Manchester United suffered a 2-0 loss against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium and Marcus Rashford has been singled out by the club’s fanbase for blame.
The England international was culpable for the corner that led to Arsenal’s second goal and fans did not forgive him for his error.
Source: TUKO.co.ke