A shocking own goal has left Manchester United lagging behind Ipswich Town in their home turf. The Tractor Boys found their stride only 3 minutes and 39 seconds into the game, marking their quickest Premier League goal this season. This early score against Ruben Amorim’s struggling Reds came as a surprise, especially given Ipswich’s recent slump.
The blunder occurred during a seemingly harmless passage of play. Patrick Dorgu, attempting a placid back pass to his goalkeeper, didn’t realize that the latter had left his line. This error of judgement led to the ball rolling past the goalie, allowing Jaden Philogene to easily tap it into the unguarded net.
Sports commentators were left aghast at the blunder with Sky Sports live commentary describing it as, “OH MY WORD. WHAT A MESS FROM MAN UTD!!! Dorgu and Onana. This is incredible.” The incident was likened to a Sunday League game, an unfortunate comparison for a match unfolding in the hallowed grounds of Old Trafford.
Fellow commentator, Patrick Rowe, expressed his dismay at the situation saying, “Just when you think this United team can’t sink any lower, it gets worse. The new signing needs to pick his head up fast.” This error is another addition to the growing list of gaffes made by Onana in his one-and-a-half seasons at United.
Onana was brought from Inter Milan to succeed David de Gea following his 12-year tenure as the goalkeeper for Manchester United. Erik ten Hag, who had previously worked with Onana at Ajax, saw him fit to fill de Gea’s boots. The Cameroonian player came with a hefty price tag of £47 million, and United had high hopes for him.
However, his performance has been less than satisfactory with a series of costly blunders marring his record. The latest mishap at Old Trafford only adds to the mounting pressure on Onana to step up his game and justify his expensive transfer fee.
This unfortunate incident first came to light on Stretty News and was subsequently syndicated. It serves as a stark reminder of the challenges that lie ahead for Manchester United as they seek to regain their form. The team and its new signing need to make a swift recovery from this setback and live up to the expectations of their loyal fan base.