Manchester United fans have erupted in anger after goalkeeper Andre Onana’s mistake gifted Brighton a third goal in a 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The error came when Onana spilled a harmless low cross from Yasin Ayari straight to the feet of Georginio Rutter, who calmly slotted the ball into an empty net. The goal put Brighton 3-1 up, effectively sealing the match in the visitors’ favour.
Onana’s blunder was met with visible frustration from his teammates. Diogo Dalot and Matthijs de Ligt were left in disbelief, lying on the pitch with their heads in their hands. Bruno Fernandes and Noussair Mazraoui also struggled to come to terms with the error, reflecting the collective sense of shock and anger within the squad.
While the game saw some drama, including a controversial VAR decision that ruled out a Brighton goal at 1-1, it was Onana’s mistake that ultimately overshadowed everything. Fans quickly took to social media, expressing their outrage at the goalkeeper’s costly blunder.
Angry Fans React:
- @JesseRedDevilRant: “Onana needs to be dropped. Another howler from the guy, and it’s cost us the game! How many more mistakes before we finally wake up and get a proper keeper?”
- @VincentUnited4Life: “Unbelievable! That was a simple catch, yet Onana turned it into a disaster. He’s becoming a liability. This club deserves better than him in goal.”
- @ManUtdTruth: “How did we go from De Gea to this?! Onana has single-handedly cost us so many points this season. Time to make a change!”
- @TrueRedArmy: “I can’t even look at Onana’s face after that mistake. Such a simple ball and he fumbles it. Brighton should never have been 3-1 up, but here we are. Pathetic.”
- @MUFC_Hopeful: “We don’t have the luxury of more mistakes. Onana has had too many. His confidence looks shot, and it’s affecting the whole team. Something needs to change ASAP!”
- @UnitedFan1982: “Is it too late to bring back Romero? This mistake was unforgivable. We can’t keep going like this with Onana in goal.”
Former United striker Dion Dublin shared his own disappointment, stating on BBC Radio 5 Live: “An awful mistake from Andre Onana. He will not want to look at this. He has no players around him. There is no danger! Just gather it and take it in. Deary me!”
United’s defeat leaves them with more questions than answers, with the goalkeeper position now a point of contention as the Red Devils continue to struggle in the Premier League. Fans are left wondering just how many more errors their side can afford before crucial changes are made.
