Manchester United are "way better" than their Europa League quarter-final opponents, Lyon, claims goalkeeper Andre Onana.
United are 13th in the Premier League on the back of a frustrating campaign in which new boss Ruben Amorim has failed to spark a turnaround after replacing Erik ten Hag.
The Red Devils held Manchester City to a 0-0 draw on Sunday, in a drab Manchester derby.
The Europa League is their only chance of salvaging a trophy this season, though Onana feels United are far superior to Ligue 1 club Lyon.
"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", said Onana, who made five saves against Man City.
Lyon are fifth in Ligue 1, having won four of their last five league matches.
They reacted brilliantly to going behind in the opening minute against Lille on Saturday, with goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Rayan Cherki handing Paulo Fonseca’s side a 2-1 victory over their Champions League-chasing rivals.
Cherki is widely regarded as one of Europe’s finest prospects and has eight assists in the Europa League so far this season, the joint most in a season since Atletico Madrid's Diego in 2011-12.
The 21-year-old has nine goals and 18 assists in all competitions so far this campaign and poses the hosts’ most looming threat.
Onana acknowledged that Lyon are "a very good team" but was full of confidence despite a run that has seen United win just twice in their last seven games across all competitions.
“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," he said.
"Of course it’s not going to be easy, but I think we are way better than them."
Lyon have failed to beat United in four attempts in major European competition, most recently in 2007-08 in the Champions League round of 16.
After a disappointing domestic season, Onana knows that Thursday's first leg is a vital one if United are to win the Europa League for a second time and alleviate pressure on Amorim.
He added: "We all know the importance of this game, 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."
RED_DEVlLS
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The problem of Manchester United is that their 9. as useless as anything. If Manchester United have someone like even Jesus I will beat my chest. Goal scoring is their biggest problem for now.
Imagine thinking your opinions matter
Pahaiklou
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This African bum talks too much and can’t back it up on the pitch 🤡 Worst keeper in United’s history 🚮
The problem of Manchester United is that their 9. as useless as anything. If Manchester United have someone like even Jesus I will beat my chest. Goal scoring is their biggest problem for now.
Leggo342
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Gas them up
rowcdmnru
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What makes Onana thinks united is better team than Lyon? presently?
janklopryz
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Until you act like a weapon formed against Manchester United and concede cheap goals by Lyon
jazdnosy
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Truth
Liobklmort
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Lyon will beat Man u. fonesca likes playing big team
dannie17
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Instead of making them to be complacent by saying they're better, you're here hyping yourself as if you're flexible....
adedefender
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Talkative, will you keep quiet?
kaebekmru
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But united is far stronger than Lyon, jokes aside, I don’t know why you guys hate Onana, he is not playing alone just alow the guy breath abit guys
RED_DEVlLS
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This African bum talks too much and can’t back it up on the pitch 🤡 Worst keeper in United’s history 🚮
Mayhem87
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I hope Karma do not come back to bite you for that
mozadkpsty
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asl
DrHalaMsdrid
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You’ll soon find out who is better ….
suecekmprs
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weuaiknrz
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now this is over confidence from onana and that's the reason united suffer
miublopt
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You all just hate man u for no reason
AlvinK88
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Wow what a fool. Flopping game after game and still showing such arrogance. Hope Lyon embarrasses you
gborne
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Since man utd draw with arsenal, united is in a better form than before clanging with the gunners
ciuabmnrs
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Its a very “clever” sentence my friend…..Where did you buy it? All Barca fans have the same IQ?
Don’t be a dummy my friend.what did he say wrong?
Pundit69
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lmao don't worry yourself Thursday coming you will meet Cherki and then you will know who is better 🥲
Its not RM fan page…. Just check your team and your trainer, who substituted Vini and Modric at 1-1 in the Bernabeu. Guler is useless. They sold Kubo, who is far better then Guler.
Pundit69
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let's just wait and see how it goes 😏
Its a very “clever” sentence my friend…..Where did you buy it? All Barca fans have the same IQ?
kontext
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lmao don't worry yourself Thursday coming you will meet Cherki and then you will know who is better 🥲
Wiseman5000
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let's just wait and see how it goes 😏