Man United Stumble Again: Eriksen and Onana Shine Despite Winless Run
Another week, another frustrating draw for Manchester United. The Red Devils were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, extending their winless run to two games. It's not all doom and gloom, though. Christian Eriksen and Andre Onana were the standout performers, with the Dane pulling the strings in midfield and the Cameroonian keeper making a couple of crucial saves.
Eriksen, the Guiding Light
Eriksen was simply the best player on the pitch. He dictated the pace of the game, creating chances and keeping the pressure on Palace's defense. His ability to pick out a pass and control the tempo is exactly what Man United need right now. His performance gives fans hope that the club can finally break through their scoring drought.
Onana, the Wall in Goal
Meanwhile, Onana's performance was nothing short of heroic. He pulled off a couple of breathtaking saves to deny Palace any chance of a victory. He seems to have already established himself as a fan favorite, with his confidence and commanding presence in the box. Let's face it, this is exactly what Man United were missing last season - a goalkeeper who can inspire confidence and make those big moments.
A Frustrating Night for the Attackers
But it wasn't all good news for Man United. The attack, once again, lacked any real threat. Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Jadon Sancho were all pretty anonymous, and they desperately need to find their shooting boots. It's a worrying trend, and if they don't start getting goals soon, the pressure on Erik ten Hag will only increase.
The Big Picture: A Work in Progress?
The game was another reminder that Man United still have a lot of work to do. They need to find a way to break down teams that are defensively resolute. The team can't keep relying on individual brilliance from Eriksen and Onana. They need their attack to click, and they need it to click fast.
It's early days yet, and there's still plenty of time for Man United to turn things around. But if they want to be challenging for the title, they need to start winning games. And they need to start scoring goals. The pressure is on, and fans are starting to get nervous. Let's hope they can find their mojo soon.