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    ‘Master football first please’ – Man Utd fans lose the plot as club release GOLF RANGE

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans have lost the plot after the club released a new GOLF RANGE.The Red Devils have woefully underachieved this season and are set for a bottom-half finish in the Premier League.Manchester United have released a new clothing lineCredit: INSTAGRAM @manchesterunitedThe new products are to be worn on a golf courseCredit: INSTAGRAM @manchesterunitedFans were not pleased with the release on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @manchesterunitedThe club’s last hope of success this campaign comes in the Europa League, but they face a tricky battle against Lyon.The Ligue 1 side earned a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the quarter-final in France last week, ahead of the second leg on Thursday.Despite struggles on the pitch, it has not stopped the club from releasing more merchandise.Its latest clothing line has taken inspiration from the Masters golf tournament, which was won by Man United fan Rory McIlroy on Sunday.READ MORE ON FOOTBALThe line includes branded jumpers, jackets and gilets for fans to wear out on the course.A post on Instagram showed off the new items with the likes of Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund and Diogo Dalot all modelling the clothes.But supporters have not reacted positively to the new products in the comment section.One posted: “Master football first please.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSA second wrote: “The timing of this.”A third commented: “Seriously… commercial club.”Sky Sports remove controversial Monday Night Football post after they are hit by backlash from Man Utd fans Man United fan Rory McIlroy won the Masters on Sunday eveningCredit: GettyA fourth said: “Thought we were a football team.”A fifth joked: “We get worse and worse on the pitch yet somehow we still find the time to advertise golf products.”Another added: “At this point, you might as well sell all the players to golf.”Results on the pitch have not been the only issue for the club this season, which saw manager Erik ten Hag sacked and replaced with Ruben Amorim.The Old Trafford outfit has announced hundreds of job cuts since the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe last year.Ratcliffe even admitted in March that the club could have run out of cash before the end of the year without drastic cutbacks.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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    Chelsea files: Blues ‘on a knife edge’ with club facing £70m black hole if poor form keeps them out of Champions League

    CHELSEA’S stuttering bid to qualify for the Champions League may not impact Enzo Maresca’s role but it could wipe £70million off his summer budget.The Blues remain in the hunt for a top five finish but are convincing few that they will be able to get over the line.Chelsea could risk losing £70m if they fail to qualify for the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyEnzo Maresca’s job could also be at riskCredit: AlamyAnd another year away from Europe’s top table will come at quite the cost – with one financial expert saying they are on a “knife edge”.A run into the knockouts would – thanks to their coefficient ranking and gate receipts – net at least £90m for the west Londoners.But a year in the Europa League – which they are expected to qualify for via the league or winning the Conference League – would land them just £20m.And after having to sell hotels and the women’s team to the club’s holding company, BlueCo, in order to dance around the Premier League’s financial rules – things could get tricky.Chelsea’s latest financial results showed a profit of £129.6m, but Professor Rob Wilson, an academic lead at University Campus of Football Business, is concerned.He told SunSport: “Their reported profits are suggesting financial health, but the underlying losses basically indicate a reliance on accounting strategies.”You can’t trade on accounting strategies forever.”What you’re doing is essentially just putting off the inevitable, which is at some point you’re going to post a pretty significant loss or you’re going to have to have a big asset sale.”They are kind of protecting that with the longevity of the player contracts that they’ve been including.”They are properly on a knife edge in my view.”They are backing themselves or have already backed themselves into a pretty unmanageable corner.”Chelsea’s £115m ace Moises Caicedo has £160k Audi seized by cops after driving without valid licence near training groundKEEP KEPA?GOALKEEPING has been a hot topic at Chelsea this season and it’s not just restricted to those currently at the club.The future of Kepa Arrizabalaga is also of interest as his loan at Premier League side Bournemouth nears its end.The world’s most expensive keeper is desperate to stay on the South Coast to the extent that he would be willing to take a pay cut on his present wages of around £170,000 a week.Kepa, 30, has a year left on his contract at Chelsea but he knows there is no future for him at Stamford Bridge.Kepa Arrizabalaga is willing to accept a pay cut to stay at BournemouthCredit: AlamyEven though there are serious questions about the suitability of Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, there are other keepers further up the pecking order.Even untried teenager Mike Penders seems to be more popular with Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca than Spaniard Kepa, who cost a whopping £71.6 million in 2018.Bournemouth are keen on a permanent deal and it’s believed one could be struck for around £25 million.Kepa has played the last 14 games in all competitions for Bournemouth and is close to manager and fellow Spaniard Andoni Iraola.There has been speculation that Bournemouth fancy Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher but Kepa is more likely to be the club’s number one next season.BLUECO NO-GODROPPING into the Europa League would not only pose financial problems, but a mammoth headache for Chelsea’s American owners.Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali will be forced to place their shares in Ligue 1 side Strasbourg into a “blind trust” if both qualify for the Europa League.Strasbourg’s involvement in the Europa League could be a huge issue for Chelsea if they fail to qualify for the Champions LeagueCredit: AFPStrasbourg, managed by Englishman Liam Rosenior, have been a BlueCo success story and are just a point off of the Europa League places in Ligue 1.While their qualification would be celebrated, it would cause an awful lot of admin for the owners.Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe faced a similar problem.His company INEOS also owns Nice and Swiss side Lausanne-Sport.Their ownership of both has been placed into a blind trust, with Nice in the Europa League alongside Manchester United.Their both being in the same competition also saw UEFA block any transfers between the two – which put a stop to United’s move for defender Jean-Clair Todibo.Chelsea have sent a number of youth prospects on loan to Strasbourg since the two clubs were brought under the BlueCo umbrella.Kendry Paez, the Ecuadorian who will complete his move to Chelsea this summer, has been training with Rosenior’s side ahead of a possible loan move next season – which could be barred under these rules.SECURITY CONCERNSLEGIA WARSAW’S infamous ultras are on their way to London and the police are on high alert.Extra cops will be on duty for Thursday’s Conference League quarter-final second leg at Stamford Bridge.Legia Warsaw’s ultras caused chaos outside Villa Park in 2023Credit: GettyJust 1,000 fans of the Polish club are being allocated official tickets into the away section of the away end.Although with a sizeable Polish population in London already, there could be more in the home sections of the ground.Chelsea though are confident that their robust ticket policies will be enough to stop large scale infiltration by visiting supporters.Legia Warsaw have been dogged by controversy involving their fiery fans. They have been hit with travel bans.There was trouble in 2023 when the club played Aston Villa in the Conference League – several police officers were hurt in disturbances outside Villa Park.The Met won’t disclose details of their anti-hooligan policies but issued a statement to Sun Sport which read: “The Met works closely with partners to ensure the safety and security of those attending football matches in London. We want everyone to come and enjoy themselves but we will act decisively to deal with anyone intent on causing trouble.“We have increased the policing presence for Chelsea’s home match against Legia Warsaw this Thursday to ensure it takes place in a safe and secure environment. This decision was taken following a careful assessment of information and intelligence.”Warsaw have had their ticket allocation reduced on advice from the Safety Advisory Group and Chelsea.The statement continued: “We will continue to work with the club and our local partners to ensure the safety of those attending the match and those in the wider community.”NO PROBE FOR TODDDespite outraged Chelsea fans firing off a letter of complaint to the Premier League demanding a probe into the club chairman’s links to an unauthorised ticket resale site, the police won’t be knocking on Boehly’s door anytime soon.Supporters have openly protested about the fact the leading figure in the Stamford Bridge boardroom is cashing in with a 40 percent stake in Vivid Seats – a US-based outfit that passes on match tickets, often at vastly inflated prices.Todd Boehly has infuriated fans by earning money from Vivid Seats, a ticket resale siteCredit: ReutersThe Premier League is currently considering options on what to do about the tricky situation – after all on their own website they advise customers to exercise ‘extreme caution’ when dealing with companies like Vivid Seats.But any investigation is a long way off as so far, English football’s governing body will only confirm receipt of the letter from the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust.However, it is still a delicate state of affairs with the Premier League under pressure to investigate the business dealings of one of the game’s most high profile players.LEAGUE OF THEIR OWNCHELSEA Women’s final away game of the WSL season has been selected for live broadcast by the BBC.And a kick off time has now been finalised with The Blues heading to Tottenham on Sunday, May 4 and it gets underway at 2.15pm.NEW INITIATIVEANYONE attending Sunday’s home game against Ipswich will have noticed the large number of brightly coloured flags fluttering in The Shed End before kick off.The plan to liven up Stamford Bridge comes from fans’ group We Are The Shed, who are also masterminding the creation of a singing section in the famous stand.While it’s not exactly keeping the blue flag flying high, it’s good to see that some supporters are not just giving up on the fading atmospheres at Premier League grounds.Where English stadiums were once revered for their noise and sway, they are now silent tourist attractions. Keep up the good work.Chelsea Women vs Tottenham will be broadcast on the BBCCredit: Reuters More

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    How Premier League could boast ELEVEN teams in Europe next season with seven qualifying for Champions League

    THE PREM could still have 11 teams in Europe next season – although it needs Aston Villa to pull off the mother of all Champions League comebacks to still be on.Arsenal’s quarter-final first-leg thrashing of Real Madrid last week confirmed that England will have a fifth Champions League place next term, for the first time.Aston Villa’s second leg against PSG will be integral for other Prem clubs and their European hopesCredit: EPAFulham and Brighton could still qualify for EuropeCredit: ReutersBut if Villa were to find a way of overhauling their 3-1 first-leg deficit when Paris Saint-Germain visit the West Midlands tomorrow and go on to lift the trophy in Munich next month, that would mean six Prem teams in the competition.That would even extend to SEVEN if either Tottenham or Manchester United can progress and win the Europa League.And there is the possibility of a further FOUR places on offer if Chelsea make their status as Conference League favourites count by adding that trophy to the club’s European haul.If the standings in the Prem table were not to change between now and the end of the season, the current top five of Liverpool, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Manchester City would all earn a passage directly into the initial stage of the Champions League.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEnglish football also has three more guaranteed European slots, two in the Europa League plus one in the Conference League.But only one of those places, the second Europa League spot, would normally be awarded by a Prem finish, with the winners of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup respectively taking the automatic entries.However, a Wembley Final triumph for City or semi-final opponents Forest, or for Villa if they win the Champions League, will mean the place would revert to the Prem table.With Newcastle having won the Carabao Cup, their qualification for the Champions League would open the place in the third-tier competition.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIf Chelsea win the Conference League AND qualify for Europe through their League position, England would have a maximum of 10 sides in continental action.However, if Enzo Maresca’s Blues blow up in the Prem but still win the Conference League it would open up the path for a remarkable English battalion next term.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be missing four defensive starters for a mammoth Champions League quarter final That could see Europa League football for Fulham and Brighton, with Bournemouth squeezing into the Conference League. More

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    Man Utd suffer Europa League injury blow as gutted Zirkzee helped off pitch vs Newcastle with Hojlund only striker left

    MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a fresh injury blow ahead of their huge Europa League showdown with Lyon on Thursday. Joshua Zirkzee appeared to pull up and clutch his hamstring before hitting the deck during United’s clash with Newcastle.Joshua Zirkzee was forced out of Man Utd’s clash with NewcastleCredit: PAThe Dutchman looked devastated before being helped from the fieldCredit: GettyZirkzee went down clutching his hamstring and needed help to walkCredit: Sky SportsThe 23-year-old had been enjoying a decent performance in the North East.But it was brutally cut short soon after the break at St James Park.Zirkzee was seen clutching the back of his leg with the Red Devils trailing 2-1.He was aided by Toon forward Joelinton and following treatment had to be helped from the field by medics.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLUnited boss Ruben Amorim was seen with his head in his hands on the touchline. Rasmus Hojlund was called from the bench to replace the Dutchman and is now United’s only fit striker. One United fan groaned on X: “Zirkzee, by far, United’s best number 9 at the club. Now injured ahead of the most important game of the season. Absolutely awful.”Another said: “Zirkzee gonna leave us with hojlund bro.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWhile a third added: “Losing Zirkzee for Thursday is gutting. Having to rely on Hojlund will be like playing with 10 men.”And a fourth commented: “Tbf I don’t care about the result, I expected it anyway but the Zirkzee injury is an absolute disaster.”Man Utd fans ‘pepper sprayed trying to use the toilet’ in stadium after Lyon clash as French police slammed Man Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Zirkzee does well before injury but dropped Onana’s stand-in has a shockerMANCHESTER UNITED’S worst ever Premier League season was confirmed with a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.The Red Devils are now guaranteed to finish on less than 56 points, which is their lowest ever Prem total.And they can only get that high if they win ALL of their last six games.If they’re not careful, they could even finish 17th – just one spot above the marooned bottom three.It was another dark day that reflects a poor campaign for United as Newcastle carved them open with ease in the second-half.Ruben Amorim dropped keeper Andre Onana after his horror show against Lyon midweek.But stand-in Altay Bayindir had a game to forget too.Sandro Tonali’s volley, a double by Harvey Barnes and a Bruno Guimaraes finish cancelled out Alejandro Garnacho’s goal.Here is how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the United performances…United welcome Lyon to Old Trafford on Thursday with the tie poised at 2-2.Goalkeeper Andre Onana committed two howlers and paid with his place in the starting XI on Sunday.The Cameroon international stayed back in the North West as the squad travelled to Tyneside on Saturday evening.Onana’s snub comes after SunSport exclusively revealed some team-mates wanted him AXED after his Europa League blunders. But he’s been told by Amorim he is being rested and will be back in the team for the return leg against the French giants.Turkish understudy Altay Bayindir made his Prem debut but had a day to forget, with Harvey Barnes and Sandro Tonali finding the net.And it got worst for Bayindir as his loose pass straight to Joelinton saw Bruno Guimaraes score Newcastle’s fourth in a drubbing at St James’ Park. More

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    Andre Onana dropped for Man United’s clash against Newcastle with flop keeper left at home after Lyon disasterclass

    RUBEN AMORIM has taken keeper Andre Onana out of the firing line for Manchester United’s trip to Newcastle today.The Cameroon international stayed back in the North West as the squad travelled to Tyneside on Saturday evening.Andre Onana has been dropped for Manchester United’s trip to NewcastleCredit: GETTYRuben Amorim has axed the Cameroonian following his Europa League blunders against LyonCredit: GETTYBut the former Ajax and Inter stopper will be back between the sticks next ThursdayCredit: REUTERSAltay Bayindir will make his Premier League debut in Onana’s absenceCredit: REXHis axing comes after SunSport exclusively revealed some team-mates wanted him AXED after Thursday’s Europa League blunders against Lyon.But he’s been told by the manager he is being rested and will be back in the team for the return leg against the French giants next Thursday.And Onana – who endured a nightmare in the first leg in France last week – is believed to be in agreement with the decision.It means Turkish understudy Altay Bayindir is likely to make his Prem debut in the game at St James’ Park.READ MORE ON ONANAAmorim has decided to give Onana, 29, a couple of days to clear his head after a difficult week.He was involved in a war of words with former Red Devils midfielder Nemanja Matic in the build-up to the  Europa League tie.The Serb took exception to Onana’s claim that United are better than Lyon – and called him “one of the worst goalkeepers in the club’s history”.With all eyes on him in the Groupama Stadium, Onana made two blunders to gift Paulo Fonseca’s team a draw and keep them very much in the tie.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThey were the latest in a long line of mistakes by the former Inter goalkeeper during his two years in England.It has not been easy for him off the pitch either. His wife, Melanie, was the victim of a violent street robbery in Alderley Edge recently.Andre Onana suffers shocking howler to put Man Utd behind after being booed and insulted during warm-up over Matic spatThat left the family needing 24-hour protection at their Cheshire home  – but he continued to play despite the ordeal.Bayindir only returned to the United squad for the trip to Nottingham Forest 12 days ago after missing nine matches through injury.His previous seven appearances have all come in cup competitions so this will be his first taste of league action for United.Amorim is expected to shake up his goalkeeping options this summer – with Bayindir possibly sold to make way for a new arrival.Veteran No3 Tom Heaton is also out of contract but may be offered a coaching role in recognition of his long association to the club. Newcastle will be without manager Eddie Howe for the visit of United.Andre Onana’s wife Melanie Kamayou was robbedCredit: InstagramNewcastle boss Eddie Howe will miss the game through illnessCredit: PAHowe was hospitalised late on Friday “having felt unwell for a number of days.”A Newcastle statement read: “The Magpies’ head coach was admitted to hospital late on Friday evening having felt unwell for a number of days.”Medical staff kept Eddie in hospital overnight for further tests, which are ongoing. Read More on The Sun”He is conscious and talking with his family, and is continuing to receive expert medical care.”Everyone at Newcastle United extends their best wishes to Eddie for a speedy recovery, and further updates will follow in due course.” More

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    ‘What is going on at Spurs?’ – Tottenham fan spotted in stands with PUPPET to watch Europa League clash

    FANS have been left baffled after a Tottenham supporter brought a PUPPET along for the Europa League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.The Spurs fan went viral after showcasing his blue pal during Thursday’s showdown in North London. A Spurs fan was bizarrely spotted holding a puppet during Thursday’s game with FrankfurtCredit: XSpurs laboured to a draw against Eintracht FranfurtCredit: GettyTottenham drew 1-1 with the Bundesliga side to leave the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg.But supporters of teams from up and down the country were more concerned with finding the identity of “Paxton Puppet Man”.The fan was seated behind the goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.He was filmed holding the puppet aloft, with the cuddly figure decked out in his own tiny Spurs shirt and shorts. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLOne fan quipped on X after the clip went viral: “One muppet watching 11 of them.”Another wrote: “What is going on at Spurs?!And a third joked: “Levy definitely charged him double admission fee.”While a fourth laughed: “Got to fill those extra seats somehow.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKUnfortunately for the puppet, there wasn’t much to shout about after Pedro Porro cancelled out Hugo Ekitike’s early opener. Spurs have won just two of their last eight games across all competitions. ‘Turning gold into c–p’ – Ange Postecoglou kicks off again over criticism of Tottenham penalty farceAnd boss Ange Postecoglou revealed there is a MOLE in the building – who has been leaking his plans. The Aussie revealed: “Look, there is no doubt we have got a leak inside the club.”Somebody who continues to leak out information. They have all year. I don’t know why.”It doesn’t help us. It just makes our job more difficult.“We try really hard to keep things in-house like all clubs because we don’t want on game-day opposition being aware of any sort of team selection.”But we’ve got somebody within our camp who continually gives out information.”We’ve narrowed it down, we’ve been looking at it for quite a while and kind of have a fair idea of where it is coming from.” More

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    Man Utd stars and staff risk Andre Onana’s wrath with touching gifts and gestures to Matic despite his row with keeper

    MANCHESTER UNITED stars have risked the wrath of keeper Andre Onana by giving Nemanja Matic a slew of gifts after their Europa League clash with Lyon.Under-fire stopper Onana was embroiled in a pre-match spat with the Lyon ace ahead of the first leg of their quarter-final tie in France on Thursday, which they drew 2-2.Manchester United keeper Andre Onana was involved in a pre-match spat with Nemanja MaticCredit: REXUnited’s staff members could draw the ire of Onana by posing for a post-match snap with MaticCredit: INSTAGRAM@NEMANJAMATICSeveral of Matic’s team-mates gifted Matic their shirts after the final whistleCredit: INSTAGRAM@NEMANJAMATICAnd the 29-year-old could very well be irked by his team-mates gifting the former United midfielder several shirts after the final whistle.Early this morning, Matic revealed that he’d been gifted shifts from Amad Diallo, Harry Maguire, Tom Heaton and Luke Shaw.The Serbian, however, didn’t keep them for his personal collection, instead gifting them to his son Filip.United’s coaching staff also showed their love for Matic as they posed for pictures with the two-time Premier League winner.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThey happily posed for a post-match snap with the 36-year-old, who just a few days ago branded Onana “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history.”Onana hit back at Matic by poking fun at the fact he didn’t win a trophy during his five seasons at Old Trafford.Matic, however, ended up having the last laugh as Onana was at fault for BOTH of Lyon’s goals due to his poor shot stopping.Man Utd files: Mainoo contract stand-off update, Garnacho replacement lined upMan Utd ratings vs Lyon as two Onana blunders earn under-fire keeper a ONE out of 10MANCHESTER UNITED were left ruing calamity goalkeeper Andre Onana as two massive blunders saw them leave their Europa League quarter-final first leg with a 2-2 draw against Lyon.The season-defining clash for both clubs became even spicier ahead of the game following a war words between Onana and ex-Red Devils star Nemanja Matic, with the Serbian dubbing the goalkeeper “one of the worst in United history”.It certainly riled up the home side’s crowd, who made their voices known as Ruben Amorim named an unchanged team – for the first time since his arrival – from the Manchester derby.But Onana was found wanting when he failed to save Thiago Almada’s inswinging free-kick to give the hosts the lead.Leny Yoro nodded in an equaliser just before the interval after Manuel Ugarte’s volley.And Joshua Zirkzee looked to have won the game for the visitors with his late header converting a Fernandes cross.But United’s joy was short-lived as Onana parried a shot straight to Rayan Cherki in added time, and the midfielder tapped in to leave the tie on a knife-edge.Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Red Devils in France…His first mistake came when he failed to deal with a cross that dropped into the far corner of the net.Most read in FootballHis second clanger, which came in second-half stoppage time, denied United a 2-1 victory and resulted in the tie being level going into next week’s return leg at the Theatre of Dreams.Andre Onana suffers shocking howler to put Man Utd behind after being booed and insulted during warm-up over Matic spatUnited boss Ruben Amorim came out and defended the calamitous Cameroonian, saying: “If you look at the season, I’ve made more mistakes than them during these last games and during these last months.”There’s nothing I can say to Andre in this moment that will help him.”So the most important thing is to be natural and then when the time comes I will choose the best XI to play.”But I’m really confident in Andre.”Andre Onana’s stoppage-time clanger denied United victory in LyonCredit: GETTY More

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    ‘He’s probably wished he kept his mouth shut’ – Man Utd legend Scholes launches furious blast at Onana after Matic spat

    PAUL SCHOLES launched a furious blast at Andre Onana in the wake of the Manchester United star’s spat with Nemanja Matic.Onana was involved in a furious war of words with ex-Red Devils midfielder Matic before last night’s Europa League clash against Lyon.Paul Scholes blasted Andre Onana after Man Utd’s 2-2 draw with LyonThe goalie made several howlers after his war of words with Nemanja MaticCredit: GettyOnana declared “at least I’ve won a trophy” after Matic branded him the “worst goalkeeper in United’s history.”And the two men finally met on Thursday as Ruben Amorim’s men escaped France with a 2-2 draw.Onana committed howlers for both of Lyon’s goals, including a 95th minute equaliser just moments after Joshua Zirkzee looked to have given United the win.Matic remained on the bench for the match but is sure to have felt justified over his pre-match comments as a result of Onana’s blunders.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd speaking on TNT Sports, another former United midfielder in the form of iconic playmaker Scholes launched a furious attack on Onana.Speaking at half-time after the keeper had produced a blunder for Lyon’s first goal, Scholes said: “He (Onana) has probably wished he had kept his mouth shut before the game.“It’s a really bad mistake. It’s a decent ball but I’m not sure what the keeper is trying to do. It’s an awful mistake from him.”At full time, Scholes continued his rant against Onana.Most read in Europa LeagueJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordHe added: “I think Onana was more so at fault for the first, a huge mistake, a little harder but he has to do better than that.“On the whole it’s the right result, Lyon played the better football and created more opportunities.Ruben Amorim responds to question about dropping Andre Onana after disasterclass against LyonMatic was an unused sub in the clash after criticising OnanaCredit: Alamy“But after scoring so late, United will be disappointed and they are in a good position at home, so they should still be big favourites but they will have to improve.”Meanwhile, commentator and former United academy man Robbie Savage also criticised Onana.Reflecting on the first goal, he said: “It’s a goalkeeper error. It’s a good ball into a great area.“Is Onana anticipating a touch? Everybody looks onside, it’s a terrible goalkeeping error.“It bounces just in front of him, he’s got to save that, it’s a poor goalkeeping error.“He has dived late because he is waiting for someone to get a touch. We can watch it as many times as we like – it’s an error.”Man Utd ratings vs Lyon as two Onana blunders earn under-fire keeper a ONE out of 10MANCHESTER UNITED were left ruing calamity goalkeeper Andre Onana as two massive blunders saw them leave their Europa League quarter-final first leg with a 2-2 draw against Lyon.The season-defining clash for both clubs became even spicier ahead of the game following a war words between Onana and ex-Red Devils star Nemanja Matic, with the Serbian dubbing the goalkeeper “one of the worst in United history”.It certainly riled up the home side’s crowd, who made their voices known as Ruben Amorim named an unchanged team – for the first time since his arrival – from the Manchester derby.But Onana was found wanting when he failed to save Thiago Almada’s inswinging free-kick to give the hosts the lead.Leny Yoro nodded in an equaliser just before the interval after Manuel Ugarte’s volley.And Joshua Zirkzee looked to have won the game for the visitors with his late header converting a Fernandes cross.But United’s joy was short-lived as Onana parried a shot straight to Rayan Cherki in added time, and the midfielder tapped in to leave the tie on a knife-edge.Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Red Devils in France… More