Andre Onana Leads Horror Show as Amorim’s Manchester United Get Humiliated

Andre Onana Leads Horror Show as Amorim’s Manchester United Get Humiliated

  • Andre Onana endured a night to forget in goal for Manchester United as they lost 3-2 to Nottingham Forest
  • Onana conceded easy goals in the Old Trafford defeat before wasting almost 30 seconds deep in stoppage time
  • Ruben Amorim has backed his goalkeeper despite the howlers, citing past heroic saves made by the Cameroon shot-stopper

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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, Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest, Ruben Amorim
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."

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The Gunners kept alive their Premier League hopes after defeating the Red Devils in mid-week with Partey getting the assist for Arsenal's second goal.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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