After a difficult start to life at Manchester United where a string of errors led to his conceding unnecessary goals, Cameroonian goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has finally come into his own and has proven he is a top class goal tender.
This much he showed when the Red Devils hosted Liverpool in the EPL on Sunday when he pulled eight world-class saves to equal a record set by former Man U keeper, David De Gea.
Apart from helping Man U keep six clean sheets in the Premier League, which is one less than Arsenal and Newcastle, who have kept the most clean sheets in the league with seven, Onana is beginning to live up to expectations as an adequate replacement for De Gea.
According to soccer statistics platform, OptaJoe, Onana displayed a goalkeeping masterclass as the Red Devils held on for a 0-0 draw against their hosts.
“Manchester United’s clash against Liverpool was a high-stakes encounter, especially for the Red Devils, who entered the match as underdogs, and Onana spectacularly rose to the occasion,” the platform wrote in a post-match review.
“The Cameroonian goalkeeper showcased his shot-stopping prowess with a string of remarkable saves, denying Liverpool’s relentless attacking force time and time again.
“With a total of eight stunning saves to his name, Onana not only secured a crucial clean sheet but also etched his name alongside David de Gea in the record books.
“The standout statistic from Onana’s heroic performance is his tally of eight saves against Liverpool. Each save was a testament to his reflexes, agility, and unwavering focus, keeping the opposition at bay and frustrating their attempts to breach the Manchester United goal.
“In making eight saves without conceding a goal, Onana equalled a record previously held by Manchester United’s legendary goalkeeper, de Gea, whom he replaced this summer.
“The last time a United goalkeeper made such an impact was when De Gea produced 11 saves against Tottenham Hotspur in January 2019 in a 1-0 win for the Red Devils,” the review stated.