Andre Onana admits the pressure of playing for Manchester United is one of the reasons why the club are struggling so badly.
Sunday's goalless draw in the Old Trafford derby left Ruben Amorim's side in 13th place in the Premier League table as a United squad that has cost millions to put together under-performed against an equally disappointing City.
Cameroon goalkeeper Onana admits it was frustrating they couldn't play better in front of their own fans, and believes the expectations of being at United is a factor.
'Yeah, you always feel a bit of pressure when you wear this jersey, the club is so big,' he admitted. 'It's not our best season and we want to do this so badly. Sometimes you get frustrated and, of course, you feel the pressure because you're playing for Manchester United.
'Sometimes it's an extra motivation to play in front of our fans. We want to win this for them, we want to win this to make history but the situation is not there yet. We have to be patient. We feel them and we work hard to turn this situation.'
One of the most timid Manchester derbies of recent years ended in a stalemate even though United created a number of chances.
'We had a good game, we were in control, we had our moments, we had a lot of chances but we didn't score unfortunately,' Onana added.
'We had more chances than them and we had better chances than them. Unfortunately we didn't score, but it's something really positive. If we keep playing how we're playing and keep working how we are working, it's just a matter of time and everything will be all right.
'Drawing the way we did in front of our fans is always a big disappointment. When you play such a big game like this, you always want to win. I'm just positive because we had a good game and it will be an extra motivation for the coming game on Thursday.'
United face Lyon in the quarter-final of the Europa League in France still in with a chance to win a trophy this season and qualify for the Champions League.
'We all know the importance of this game,' said Onana. 'We will go there with the winning mentality. It's not our best season but we still have something to win and we will go for it.
'Lyon are a very good team. We know some of them but I don't think we have to focus on them. It's more about us, what we're going to do. I think we are better than them, we just have to go there and show who we are.
'If we go there with a winning mentality and we are focused, stay compact and together and we follow the game plan, we will be winning the game. Of course, It's not going to be easy, but I think we are way better than them.'
dominant-S
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Is United the best team in world??? Are you daydreaming
get some English lessons quick.
dominant-S
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they are just all useless, why can't they use the same pressure as a motivation?
lubdeinptz
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not true
weabdelmnz
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Man Utd is an average club like Southampton, I actually don't see where the pressure comes from.
Madrid is coming for you, the truth Will prevail tonight 🥺🥺
Litelntz
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None of them were able to beat Liverpool. what a shame.
and look who beats liverpool...what a shame just be humble eeh
denadintuz
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Man Utd is an average club like Southampton, I actually don't see where the pressure comes from.
United was doing under ETH it just the injury crisis let him down. Man united should have given him time. He would be successful. Amorim cant do anything it's a waste time. He change the System which take sometime to adopt by the player S. However it is not workable.. MU BOUGHT SOME GOOD YOUNG PLAYERS BUT IF WITH FAILURE.
denadintuz
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Stfu you clown 🤡 You’re the worst player on the team and the worst keeper in United’s history….
This agree
denadintuz
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if you can't handle the pressure from Man United a means you can't play for the best club in the world Realmadrid
Is United the best team in world??? Are you daydreaming
denadintuz
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Onana the worse goalkeeper in Premier league. Playing any team the pressure is there not only United. It's his poor form cost dearly to united during ETH era. He is pathetic... In my view.
Paocinrs
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Now he is blaming the team?
huucdklms
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if you can't handle the pressure from Man United a means you can't play for the best club in the world Realmadrid
ciodelnpy
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He made 5 dangerous saves yesterday
RED_DEVlLS
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Man Utd is an average club like Southampton, I actually don't see where the pressure comes from.
Inbred slum maggot who bandwagons Arsenal from a 3rd world shit hole and thinks her opinions matter
RED_DEVlLS
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onana what sos you see ? 🗣️Relegation zone 🤣
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Canadian soccer experts 🤡🤡🤡
RED_DEVlLS
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Stfu you clown 🤡 You’re the worst player on the team and the worst keeper in United’s history….
meebcmps
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Fact
Akildycee
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onana what sos you see ? 🗣️Relegation zone 🤣
Sisamost
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Man Utd is an average club like Southampton, I actually don't see where the pressure comes from.
Are you serious?
Youcdeiktu
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Man Utd is an average club like Southampton, I actually don't see where the pressure comes from.
or is he someone who doesn't understand football
Youcdeiktu
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Man Utd is an average club like Southampton, I actually don't see where the pressure comes from.
I hope it's a child who wrote those words
Notabckm
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If you can't handle pressure, you possibly don't deserve to play for a big club
has any of ur relative ever?
KamyaTreasurek
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Man Utd is an average club like Southampton, I actually don't see where the pressure comes from.
Coz u don't know what it takes to be a big team, Arsenal fan
DrHalaMsdrid
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Onana is a joker … Cameron is lucky that man united is still paying him
malablata
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Man Utd is an average club like Southampton, I actually don't see where the pressure comes from.
bamadiloty
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Nonsense
sen10r
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If you can't handle pressure, you possibly don't deserve to play for a big club
Kitaclo
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None of them were able to beat Liverpool. what a shame.
HForca
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Those are words of a player who feel like Yes it's a bad season but we must rejuvenate to grab a trophy to maintain the standard of the club and history. He truly wants to succeed and making a big impact in the success of the club.