Andre Onana’s courageous efforts in goal proved to be the deciding factor in avoiding Erik ten Hag’s squad from falling behind. In spite of the fact that United occasionally feels anxious before playing Fulham,
At Old Trafford, the outstanding saves made by Onana were a significant factor in the team’s ability to keep the opponents at bay during the first half period.
Onana’s amazing shot-stopping talents, which were reminiscent of his form during his time at Inter Milan, were the defining characteristic of the first half, which was described as a never-ending terrifying movie by the home supporters.
In spite of the fact that Onana has been subjected to criticism ever since his move to Manchester United for £47 million in the summer of last year, his recent performances have hushed his critics, particularly in terms of his ability to stop shots.
Ten Hag placed his faith in Onana to perform heroically in a manner that was reminiscent of David de Gea’s remarkable performances in previous matches against Liverpool and Aston Villa. All over again,
The performance of Onana was commensurate with the circumstances, as he made critical stops while Fulham dominated the play and produced multiple scoring opportunities.
Simon Stone, a reporter for BBC Sport, praised Onana’s contribution and emphasized the fortunate circumstances that United did not allow a goal to be scored as a result of his outstanding saves.
Onana’s tenacity allowed United to stay in the game despite Fulham’s deliberate and aggressive play in the attacking zone.
A reality that was accepted by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club’s new co-owner and CEO, was that the encounter brought to light the disparity that exists between United and their competitors in the Premier League.
Ratcliffe acknowledged the limitations of the club and the necessity of closing the gap with top-tier competition, despite the fact that United has been on a consistent winning streak recently.
United’s performances have not always been convincing, despite the fact that they have enjoyed a string of triumphs.
During the matches against Aston Villa and Luton Town, vulnerabilities were exposed that could have led to the loss of points.
However, Onana’s outstanding performances, notably against Aston Villa, prevented this result from occurring.
