‘Better than David Raya’ – Fans amazed as Onana’s ‘incredible’ double save helps Man Utd secure a crucial point.
The Red Devils stopper somehow kept the scores level during Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.
Andre Onana had to be at full stretch to save from Ismaila Sarr
The goalkeeper’s Utd teammates were quick to thank Onana for the double-top
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 made a deft move to turn the former Arsenal forward’s shot away.
However, Ismaila Sarr, a replacement, had a great rebound of the ball and was destined to put the Eagles ahead.
After the first save, Onana had little time to stand back up and had to make a quick decision.
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.”
The stop was quickly compared by supporters to David Raya’s amazing Thursday penalty save against Atalanta.
In the Champions League, the Arsenal goalie stopped Mateo Retegui with a “crazy” double stop.
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.
The antithesis of Onana Dean Henderson produced a number of crucial saves while playing in peak form.
Furthermore, Lisandro Martinez’s “crazy” tackle in the second half may have left United with just ten men.
The two-footed assault by the Argentine defender on Daichi Kamada enraged Palace players and fans.
Because VAR found that Martinez had not “made contact” with the Eagles player, he was not given a red card for the incident.