During their pre-season clash at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Manchester United took an early lead against Arsenal. However, goals from Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli turned the tide, leading to a 2-1 loss for the Red Devils. After full time, the match went to a penalty shootout where Andre Onana saved Kai Havertz’s attempt. In a surprising move, Onana told Gabriel Magalhaes to shoot to his left, which Gabriel did, only for Onana to dive the other way.
Onana had tried a similar tactic earlier, diving to the left during Arsenal’s first penalty while Fabio Vieira shot to the right. Gabriel did not appreciate Onana’s antics and confronted the Cameroonian keeper, telling him to keep quiet.
Onana’s 2023/24 season under Erik ten Hag was inconsistent, marked by several blunders but also crucial saves that secured victories for Manchester United. The goalkeeper aims to perform more consistently in the upcoming season for the 20-time Premier League champions.