Darren Bent says Manchester United have an ‘absolutely incredible’ talent

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Manchester United return to Premier League action on Sunday with a trip to West Ham United.

It’s not been plain sailing for the Red Devils this season, though they do into the game on the back of a 2-1 win in their last league game.

Manchester United were also in Europa League action against Fenerbahce in midweek, though things didn’t quite go to plan.

Erik ten Hag’s charges took the lead in the 15th minute through Christian Eriksen, but Youssef En-nesyri equalised for the hosts early in the second half.

Now, ahead of Man United’s trip to East London, talkSPORT pundit Darren Bent spoke about a Red Devils player who has “stepped up” amid the inconsistency.

Darren Bent says Andre Onana has stepped up for Manchester United

The player in question is goalkeeper Andre Onana, who has been impressive for Man United in recent weeks.

Onana was one of the Red Devils’ best players against Fenerbahce and did his part in securing a valuable point in Istanbul.

The highlight of his night was his incredible close-range double save from En-Nesyri in the first half, and he had little chance against his second-half goal.

Bent, speaking on talkSPORT (25/10/2024, 4:13pm), said Onana’s double save was “absolutely incredible” and that every keeper makes the odd mistake.

“He is somebody who has stepped up,” said Bent. “He is making upon save. Yes, he might make the odd mistake, but which goalkeeper doesn’t?”

When asked about the double save, Bent said: “Incredible. Absolutely incredible. I thought he played well.”

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What Rio Ferdinand recently said about Andre Onana

It’s good to see Onana stepping up and proving the doubters wrong after a long spell in which he appeared to be one of the scapegoats for Man United’s troubles.

Even after the Red Devils’ dismal 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, the Cameroon international was one of the few players who emerged with some credit.

Rio Ferdinand said on his YouTube show after the game: “Do you know how I’ve got to give a shout out to? He took a lot of stick last season – Onana.

“Without him, it’s six or seven today. Onana has been good this season, he’s stepped up, he’s made some big saves.

“Yes, there’s been the odd thing here and there, but he’s been what you’d want to see, what I expected to see from Onana is what I’m seeing this season.

“He’s the only one today who comes out of the game with any sort of credit, any sort of positivity. He can walk with his head high.”

Man United may not be flying high at present but, with things finally clicking for Onana at Old Trafford, there’s potential for the team to edge up the table and do well this term.