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Onana drops two howlers to hand Lyon an undeserved draw

Onana’s wayward parry gave Cherki a tap-in equaliser

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Lyon vs Manchester United LIVE

Andre Onana took centre stage in Manchester United’s 2-2 draw away at Lyon, the under-pressure goalkeeper making major errors to gift Lyon a pair of crucial goals. The keeper had been under heavy scrutiny ahead of the match after Lyon’s Nemanja Matic had described him as ‘one of the worst goalkeepers in United’s history,’ and he did little to redeem himself.

Thiago Almada opened the scoring completely accidentally as he swung a free-kick cross into Onana’s box, and he could only offer a weak attempt at a parry as no man took a touch and the shot ricocheted into the top corner. The goal was admittedly against the run of play, as United had missed earlier chances through Rasmus Hojlund and Casemiro, but it would be Leny Yoro coming to the visitors’ rescue with a sharp header moments before half-time. Joshua Zirkzee would put the visitors in front with 88 minutes on the clock, also heading home from captain Bruno Fernandes’ deft cross, but his late heroics would be brutally cancelled out as Onana stumbled again.

With just seconds remaining in the five added minutes, he spilled a shot from Georges Mikautadze directly into the path of the oncoming Rayan Cherki, who is not one to miss from such close range, tapping in to bring Lyon level heading into the second leg. Few tipped United for a win at the Groupama Stadium, but to come so close and be so cruelly denied will be a crushing blow. There is proof of concept, though, as United were more than equal to a theoretically superior Lyon side, who will have it all to do in the second leg at Old Trafford.

Live updates

10 hours ago

Amorim says he will not drop Onana despite errors.

It was another error-strewn performance from Andre Onana tonight, with the Ghanaian keeper at fault for both of Lyon’s goals.

Speaking at full-time, though, Amorim said he would be between the sticks for both Sunday’s Premier League tie in Newcastle and next week’s return leg against Lyon.

See his full quotes here.

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10 hours ago

Leny Yoro reacts: "It is a rough moment"

United’s first goalscorer Leny Yoro offers his assessment of the match.

On the late goal: “It is a rough moment to concede a goal like that. We got the draw and will try to win at home. We defended really well but they are a good team, good striker, but you need to be ready for everything and unfortunately we conceded.”

On scoring his first for United: “I didn’t enjoy too much, no celebration, it is normal, we want to win. I am really happy to score my first goal. We don’t have the win but it is ok.”

11 hours ago

GOAL! Lyon 2-2 Man United

90+5mins: With just ten seconds remaining in injury time, its Rayan Cherki whose turn it is to break opposition hearts. Onana spills Mikautadze’s shot and its all too easy for Cherki, who deftly dinks home as the keeper takes centre stage again.

11 hours ago

GOAL! Lyon 1-2 Man United

88mins: GOAL FOR ZIRKZEE! THAT MAY WELL BE THE WINNER!

And who else but Fernandes to swing in a floating cross, which drops inch-perfect for Zirkzee to head just beyond the reach of Perri.

A smash and grab away win for United is very much on the cards now, if they can hold on.

11 hours ago

Lyon 1-1 Man United

Close again for Lyon! Maybe Lacazette really is cursed playing against United.

A striker of his experience and calibre should be doing better from there as he shot well over from the corner of the 18-yard box.

He won’t be putting many clips from this match on his highlight reel.

11 hours ago

Lyon 1-1 Man United

83mins: More liquid football from the hosts, who combine in great style down the right wing to tee up Cherki for a shot, but he lashes his effort into Row Z.

Garnacho makes way for the returning Kobbie Mainoo, while Maguire makes way for Lindelof.

11 hours ago

Lyon 1-1 Man United

78mins: Perri makes another huge save from close range, putting the United shot over the top, and Casemiro heads wide from the resultant corner.

11 hours ago

Lyon 1-1 Man United

79mins: Handbags are out as Mason Mount and Alexandre Lacazette square up to each other.

Remnants of London Derby testiness between the former Chelsea and Arsenal men.

The referee is firing yellow cards from the hip - recipients include Mount and Tagliafico.

11 hours ago

Lyon 1-1 Man United

73mins: As fans clamour for a third goal, both sides seem deeply intent on keeping the score at 1-1.

Fernandes takes a free-kick from the left flank, and it is frankly hard to say whether he shot or crossed the ball.

Either way, nothing came of it.

Amorim rolls the dice again, bringing on Mason Mount for Manuel Ugarte.

11 hours ago

Lyon 1-1 Man United

68mins: How has neither team scored there?! Lyon went close after Maitland-Niles skipped past Dorgu and set up a shot, which was saved, before Garnacho and Fernandes blitzed a two-on-two counter attack, which came to nought after Garnacho’s misplaced cross.

This can’t end 1-1, can it?