Champions League

FANS believe Andre Onana’s calm verdict on his last-gasp penalty heroics will have won over even Roy Keane.Onana shrugged off a dodgy start to his Manchester United career with a stoppage-time save to preserve a vital 1-0 Champions League win over FC Copenhagen.
Andre Onana played a straight bat when questioned on his crucial role, while Harry Maguire also played it cool after netting the only goal
The duo were far more emotional straight after Onana’s penalty saveCredit: AP
And Old Trafford legend Keane – famously hard to please as a pundit – might have beamed with delight if he’d heard the summer signing’s blunt response afterwards.
United finally picked up group points at their third attempt.
But questioned on keeping out Jordan Larsson’s spot-kick, the former Inter Milan star said: “I’m just doing my job.”
The Cameroonian did add: “We have to keep going like that, never stop”.
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And that’s especially true in Europe as the Red Devils sit just third in Group A behind Bayern Munich and Galatasaray.
One fan reacted on social media: “Roy Keane would be proud of that reply by Onana.”
And despite a handful of goal-conceding errors early in his United career, another observer now claimed: “The best goalkeeper in English league.”
Many supporters were equally delighted matchwinner Harry Maguire was the other surprise saviour.
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The England centre-back headed the only goal on 72 minutes.
One fan posted: “Tell you what man, seeing Maguire and Onana have their night tonight is a much needed feel good story right now. Brilliant.”
Another imagined how the duo motivated themselves.
“Onana: They haven’t seen anything. Maguire: Let’s show them! Manchester United MVPs.” 
“These two deserve all the love,” claimed another. More

THOMAS PARTEY was ruled out of Arsenal’s Champions League match against Sevilla this evening.The Gunners confirmed that the midfielder was absent with a “muscular issue”.
Thomas Partey missed Arsenal’s clash with Sevilla due to injuryCredit: Getty
Some fans joked that the midfielder got injured during a gender reveal partyCredit: Instagram
He picked up the injury in training earlier this week, Mikel Arteta revealed before kick-off.
The Arsenal boss told TNT Sports: “Thomas picked up an injury yesterday in training, unfortunately it’s a muscle injury.
“We don’t know the extent of it – a big miss for us.”
However, Arsenal fans are convinced that he got injured in a different way.
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Partey and his partner held a gender reveal party last week and found out that they are expecting a daughter.
When revealing the gender, the Ghana international kicked a football which then exploded into pink smoke.
And some fans have joked that he got injured while taking the kick.
One person tweeted: “I told bro to stay fit he had only one job.”
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Another added: “Got injured with this kick.”
While a third wrote: “Bro put a little too much into that kick 😭.”
Partey spent more than a month on the sidelines with a groin injury before returning to make a substitute appearance against Manchester City before the international break.
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MANCHESTER UNITED sealed a crucial Champions League win over Copenhagen thanks to a last-gasp penalty save from Andre Onana.But some fans noticed that his team-mate influenced the spot-kick.
Andre Onana saved Jordan Larsson’s penaltyCredit: Getty
Fans noticed that Alejandro Garnacho scuffed the penalty spot before the kick was taken
Garnacho was brought on as a second-half substitute but couldn’t find the back of the net after several good chancesCredit: Getty
Alejandro Garnacho appeared to scuff the penalty spot while the referee wasn’t looking – just moments before Jordan Larsson’s shot was saved.
Fans took to social media to react, with one person writing: “Garnacho you wonderful s***house.”
Another added: “GARNACHO I LOVE YOU.”
A third person wrote: “Bro went straight into business as soon as referee whistles for penalty.”
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While a fourth joked: “HAHAHAHA MY S***HOUSE STARBOY.”
Speaking after the nervy victory, United boss Ten Hag said: “I didn’t see it. The referee probably didn’t see it either. I don’t know.”
Man Utd went on to win the game 1-0 thanks to Harry Maguire’s second-half strike.
The Red Devils have now jumped up to third in Group A, behind Bayern Munich and Galatasaray.
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After the match, goalscorer Maguire told TNT Sports: “Incredible. We have got to be more clinical, we had numerous counter-attacks and we didn’t give them a chance in the second-half.

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“The first-half was really poor, it was not perfect but an important win. This man [Andre Onana] stepped up and it was a massive save.”
Man Utd honoured club legend Sir Bobby Charlton before kick-off.
The 1966 World Cup hero passed away on Saturday after a three-year battle with dementia.
Before the match, both teams observed a minute of silence and Erik ten Hag carried a wreath to the centre circle alongside Man Utd Under-19’s captain Dan Gore and Alex Stepney, a former team-mate of Sir Bobby.
Discussing the importance of the result and the evening, Maguire added: “It was meant to be. We were meant to win the game, a magnificent save and a win dedicated to Sir Bobby and his family.
“It has been a tough week for us away at Sheffield United and losing someone like Sir Bobby, it affects the cub and the dressing room. But really pleased we could get the win tonight.”
Onana gets the congratulations from his United team-mates after winning the gameCredit: AP
Maguire showed his love for the United supporters after his super goalCredit: Getty More

ARSENAL clinched a huge 2-1 win over Sevilla in the Champions League thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus.Martinelli struck in first-half stoppage-time as the Gunners took a slender lead into the break courtesy of a sweeping counter-attack.
Gabriel Martinelli scored Arsenal’s opening goal of the game in first-half stoppage timeCredit: Reuters
Gabriel Jesus doubled the Gunners’ advantage eight minutes into the second periodCredit: PA
And Jesus doubled their advantage eight minutes into the second half with a sumptuous effort that flew into the top corner.
Nemanja Gudelj pulled one back for the hosts before the hour mark to make it a nervy final 30 minutes for Mikel Arteta’s men.
But Arsenal stood up to the task and sealed the win, successfully bouncing back from their 2-1 loss to Lens last time out in the Champions League.
Here is how SunSport’s Kieran Davies saw the performances of the Arsenal players.
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Stats from the clash between Sevilla and Arsenal
DAVID RAYA – 6
Had very little to do in terms of saves but still managed to give the ball to the opposition playing out from the back on a couple of occasions.
Almost punched a cross into his own net in added time.
BEN WHITE – 6
Non-existent display in the first half but started to venture forward in the second half, offering himself on the overlap.
Struggled with Ocampos at times.
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GABRIEL – 6
Left ball watching for the Sevilla goal, rather than attacking the ball.
Always has something to say to the referee even when he is the one at fault.
WILLIAM SALIBA – 7
Solid as ever from the Arsenal centre back.
Over commits at times on the halfway line but it dependable around his own box.
TAKEHIRO TOMIYASU – 7
Got forward from the first whistle and caused Sevilla problems down the left wing.
Offered support for Martinelli and Jesus. Struggled at times with Navas but stuck to his game.
JORGINHO – 7
Put in the sort of performance this Arsenal side craves on the road in Europe.
Doesn’t look to do anything complicated, just receives the ball and looks to link play with short passes.
Jorginho retained possession impressively for Arsenal
DECLAN RICE – 7
Always ready to get stuck in and has a great engine.
Made a fantastic box to box run to create a chance in the second half but passed to Saka who wasted the opportunity.
MARTIN ODEGAARD – 5
Just could not get into the game at all and offered very little for Arsenal.
It more like the sort of performances he used to put in for Real Madrid.
Martin Odegaard struggled to have a significant impact on Tuesday night
BUKAYO SAKA – 6
Can be all too predictable on the ball at times. Receives it, drops the shoulder, cuts onto his left foot and shoots. Wherever he is on the pitch.
Wasted possession all too often with this tactic.
GABRIEL JESUS – 9
The difference between the two sides.
A sublime Cruyff turn in his own half before having the vision to see Martinelli’s run and slot him in for the first goal. Then scored a goal from nothing when he rifled one in the top corner when there was nothing on.
Gabriel Jesus’ heat map on an impressive evening for the Brazilian
GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 8
Showed great composure running from the halfway line in added time to give Arsenal the lead.
He rounded the keeper and scored a very important goal. Offered a threat down the left all game.
KAI HAVERTZ – 5
What Mikel Arteta was thinking paying the money he did for the German is nothing short of baffling.
All too often seems to have Harry Potter’s cloak of invisibility on. You have to check the teamsheet all too often to see if he was playing.
LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6
Couldn’t really get into the game as was asked to defend all too often with Sevilla growing in confidence.
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EDDIE NKETIAH – 6
Didn’t have any chance to effect the game as Arsenal had stopped attacking by the time he came on.
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