Watch Andre Onana pull off incredible double save ‘better than David Raya’s’ as fans praise ‘world class’ Man Utd keeper
ANDRE ONANA has left Man Utd fans speechless with a remarkable double-save.
The Red Devils stopper somehow kept the scores level during Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.
Onana was at full stretch to keep out a low drive from Eddie Nketiah just after the hour mark at Selhurst Park.
The 28-year-old got down smartly to palm away the effort from the ex-Arsenal forward.
But the ball rebounded nicely for substitute Ismaila Sarr, who looked certain to fire the Eagles into the lead.
Onana had no time to get back to his feet after the initial save and had to think fast.
He instantly threw his body in Sarr’s direction, somehow keeping out the rebound and tipping the ball round the post.
One fan gasped on X: “That is a world-class save,” as Onana was mobbed by his teammates.
Another responded: “Onana, I was not familiar with your game.”
Fans were quick to compare the save to David Raya’s incredible penalty save against Atalanta on Thursday.
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The Arsenal goalkeeper made a “crazy” double stop to prevent Mateo Retegui in the Champions League.
Another fan laughed: “Onana said DAVID RAYA COME OUTSIDE!!!!”
While a second claimed: “That Onana double save was better than Raya’s!
And another commented: “Raya who?! That double save from Onana is absolutely legendary!”
Onana’s heroics helped secure a point for United, who dominated possession in South London but proved wasteful in front of goal.
Marcus Rashford was left out by boss Erik ten Hag, with the Red Devils proving shot-shy in the first half.
Onana’s opposite number Dean Henderson was in inspired form, making a string of key saves.
And United could have been down to ten men after Lisandro Martinez’s “crazy” second-half tackle.
The Argentine defender enraged Palace supporters and players with a two-footed lunge on Daichi Kamada.
Man Utd ratings vs Crystal Palace as Andre Onana saves the day for wasteful Red Devils
MANCHESTER UNITED were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace as they missed a flurry of first-half chances.
Erik ten Hag shocked fans this afternoon when he left Marcus Rashford out of his starting XI.
And the Red Devils failed to make a breakthrough – dropping two more points.
Here, SunSport’s Jordan Davies delivers his Man Utd player ratings…
ANDRE ONANA – 8/10
Had one save to make just before half time – a comfortable one from Eberechi Eze.
And then, a worldie double save to keep out Eddie Nketiah and Ismaila Sarr, rivalling the one made by Arsenal’s David Raya in mid-week.
NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7
One of United’s most consistent performers who continues to impress week by week. Strong in the tackle and great positioning to stop Palace counters.
MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 7
Lost an early duel with Jean-Philippe Mateta which put the Frenchman in but it was pulled back for a foul. Blamed his boots and changed them moments later.
Unlucky with a brilliant header from a corner that was somehow kept out by Dean Henderson and made a superb last-ditch tackle to stop Eze in the second half.
LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 6
Another player who came close to scoring but for the brilliance of Henderson, swivelling and turning in the six-yard box with a stabbed effort.
Lucky not to be sent off for a ridiculous two-footed lunge that narrowly avoided contact with Daichi Kamada.
DIOGO DALOT – 7
Played as a left winger for most of the first half, such was United’s dominance.
Brilliant pick out only for Garnacho to hit the crossbar.
KOBBIE MAINOO – 7
Covered ground well and linked defence with attack. Drifted forward more in the second half without seriously threatening.
An insane Cruyff piece of skill in the second half was worth the admission fee alone.
CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 6
Kept things ticking over and picked some nice passes at times but his lack of pace and physicality was evident.
BRUNO FERNANDES – 7
Tenacious in ensuring Palace’s midfield could not get a foothold in the game and grazed the top of the bar with a volley into the ground just before the half hour mark.
Was United’s most creative player on the ball and should have had one goal to his name at least.
AMAD DIALLO – 6
Showed glimpses with some darting runs but never possessing the intent and aggression to force anything meaningful from it.
ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7
Had a personal battle with Henderson, one that he ultimately lost.
Early chance to show it was the right call to start ahead of Marcus Rashford squandered – put through by Zirkzee but 1v1 effort palmed away by Henderson.
Smacked the bar in a similar position from Dalot’s through ball and came close to knocking one in from close range.
JOSHUA ZIRKZEE – 6
Linked up well with Garnacho, dropping deep and slipping the winger in that should have led to the opener. Headed wide from a Diallo corner just before the break.
Rightly subbed off on the hour mark as his influence waned.
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MARCUS RASHFORD (ZIRKZEE, 61) – 6
Did very little to convince Erik Ten Hag to throw him back into the starting XI, but was barely given the service either.
MANUEL UGARTE (ERIKSEN, 76) – 6
United certainly appear calmer and more solid with him at the base of their midfield.
RASMUS HOJLUND (DIALLO, 76) – 6
Still getting minutes back into his legs after returning from injury, but this is one of his more forgettable cameos.
Martinez was booked for the incident, avoiding a red as VAR deemed he had not “made contact” with the Eagles star.
Following the game, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp was baffled by Martinez’s decision to leap into the tackle off the ground.
Redknapp said: “I’d love to tell you [what he’s doing].
“It was a tackle we saw many years ago. I don’t know what you think you’ll gain by jumping in with two feet.
“If he lands on his foot, it’s a straight red. The only reason he doesn’t is because he misses the foot.