MUTV pundits in total agreement on ‘exceptional’ Manchester United player vs Crystal Palace

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Manchester United were left to rue missed chances against Crystal Palace and came away from the Premier League clash with a 0-0 draw.

Home side Palace ended a little annoyed too, after a terrific double save from Andre Onana ensured Manchester United came away with a point.

Onana’s double save was praised by former Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, and the goalkeeper’s form has been one of the real bright spots this season so far.

The Manchester United goalkeeper has three clean sheets in five matches in the Premier League this season to date.

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Andre Onana praised

Andre Onana’s confident performance was a big talking point in MUTV’s Matchday Review, following the Palace draw.

His double save was a big topic of conversation, with Ben Thornley full of admiration for Onana’s athleticism.

He said: “Sometimes when a goalkeeper hasn’t been asked to do very much, to produce something like that was exceptional, it really was.

“It’s not just the first one, its the way he gets to his feet.”

Fraizier Campbell add: “It was brilliant, the double save kept his team in the game. Down at southampton he saves that penalty, they score that and it turns the game completely on its head.

“We’ve had to be patient with him, he had a period where he wasn’t having a great time, but he’s coming good now, he’s looking confident.”

He added how Onana’s improved form will also be benefitting the defence in front of him.

“I think when you are in a back four and you’ve got a ‘keeper behind you that you trust with the ball and you know is going to make some saves, it calm everyone down, a bit of consistency is key.”

Fellow pundit Danny Webber added that Onana’s decision making in possession is also standing out as a positive, in addition to his excellent saves.

He said: “His decisions are really good at the right time, he’s stopping the opposition closing him down in areas where he could be in a tight spot.”

Andre Onana gives United a solid base

Scoring goals has been a problem for Manchester United under Erik ten Hag, setting aside the 7-0 win in the cup over League One side Barnsley.

The good news is United are creating chances, at the highest rate in the Premier League. The problem has just been converting them.

United hit the bar twice against Palace, while Alejandro Garnacho also saw a one v one saved in the first half when through on goal.

Not taking the chances is a big frustration for United, and that has to change. The defensive improvements at the other end are at least very pleasing to see.

United have invested heavily in re-shaping the defence Erik ten Hag inherited, with the change of goalkeeper the biggest switch of all.

Andre Onana’s form is demonstrating this was a smart decision – now the focus must be on maximising performances in other areas of the pitch.