Man United overcomes Onana blooper and beats Sheffield

In a critical Premier League encounter at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Sheffield United on Wednesday night. Despite a challenging start and a goalkeeper error by André Onana, United managed to rally back, thanks to crucial contributions from Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund in the dying moments of the match.

Onana blooper

The match began under pressure for Manchester United, with the team needing a decisive win to restore some calm after their recent narrow escape in the FA Cup semi-finals via penalties against Coventry City. However, the first half did not go as planned for Erik ten Hag's side, which struggled to create significant opportunities. The situation worsened ten minutes before halftime when Onana's error in goal distribution allowed Sheffield's Jayden Bogle to score. Fortunately for United, Harry Maguire headed in an equalizer from an Alejandro Garnacho cross just before the break, leveling the score at 1-1.

Rollercoaster

The second half continued to challenge Manchester United as Sheffield quickly regained the lead. Ben Brereton Diaz capitalized on a setup from Ben Osborn, with Gustavo Hamer providing a stellar pre-assist. United's persistence paid off when a foul on Maguire led to a penalty, initially overshadowed by an own goal that was disallowed. Bruno Fernandes confidently converted the penalty, bringing the score to 2-2. As the match neared its conclusion, the intensity increased. Ten Hag's strategic substitutions, including bringing on Amad Diallo and Scott McTominay, aimed to tip the scales in United's favor. It was Bruno Fernandes who broke the deadlock, firing a spectacular left-footed shot from outside the box to put United ahead. Shortly thereafter, Rasmus Hojlund sealed the victory with a goal, solidifying a 4-2 win.

Sixth place for Man United

This victory places Manchester United sixth in the Premier League standings, still seven points behind fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. The win is a crucial boost for Ten Hag's team as they aim to finish the season strongly and secure a European competition spot. The team's ability to come back from behind, especially under pressure, highlights their resilience and might be a turning point in their campaign.