Finally, it happened. Andre Onana is benched for the upcoming game with Newcastle United. In fact, he was left home as Manchester delegation travelled to the North-East without the Cameroonian keeper, who is likely to play on Thursday, when Lyon comes to England for the second leg of the Europa League. So, Ruben Amorim did what Erik ten Hag, a man who brought Onana to Old Trafford failed to do in the last two seasons. The Cameroonian keeper made many mistakes which cost United over the last two seasons, but was finally benched after two goals he conceded in Lyon.Is Onana really the worst United’s keeper?Coach Amorim publically supported him after the game on Thursday, but decided to leave him out for this important game with Newcastle United. To be fair, he could easily leave half of the first-team squad at home as well, but Onana is the one who is suffering and Altay Bayindir will take over in his first Premier League game ever. It was reported that Amorim just wanted to mentally rest Onana a bit. He made some mistakes and was a target of all fans, TV pundits and media after a 2-2 draw. Also, Onana’s wife was the victim of a violent street robbery that left the family needing 24-hour protection. Melanie Kamayou was targeted recently by a thief who stole her 62,000 pounds Hermes bag and Rolex watch as she got out of her car to meet a friend for dinner in Alderley Edge. For all those reasons, Onana will sit home and watch the game from his house.’I think Amorim doesn’t like his team’But on the opposite side is Newcastle United, who have bigger problems than Amorim. Their coach, Eddie Howe is in the hospital undergoing tests and will remain there, which means his deputy Jason Tindall (aka ‘Mad Dog‘) and former caretaker manager Graham Jones. Howe was unwell for most of the last week but still went to work and was present during trainings but now the illness has caught up with him.Meet the most hated assistant in English football“Howe is conscious, talking with his family and continuing to receive expert medical care. Everyone at Newcastle United extends their best wishes to Eddie for a speedy recovery and further updates will follow in due course” reads the short statement which offered some strong words like ‘concious‘, which brough fear that something is wrong. Since taking over in 2021, PIF made their best decision to date by hiring Howe to replace Steve Bruce. Former Bournemouth boss only got the job when Unai Emery rejected it, but since won the first silverware for United after 1955 and is already a legend in the club. The ‘controversial‘ assistant Tindall will be in the dugout for today‘s game which is not only a small derby but vital for Newcastle‘s Champions League quest.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 32SaturdayMan. City – Crystal Palace 5-2 (2-2)/De Bruyne 33, Marmoush 36, Kovacic 47, McAtee 56, O’Reilly 79 – Eze 8, Richards 21/Brighton – Leicester 2-2 (1-1)/Joao Pedro 31 pen, 55 pen – Mavididi 38, Okoli 74/Nott.Forest – Everton 0-1 (0-0)/Doucoure 90+4/Southampton – Aston Villa 0-3 (0-0)/Watkins 73, Malen 79, McGinn 90+4/Arsenal – Brentford 1-1 (0-0)/Partey 61 – Wissa 74/Sunday16:00: (1.32) Chelsea (5.60) Ipswich (8.50)16:00: (1.35) Liverpool (5.00) West Ham (9.00)16:00: (2.35) Wolverhampton (3.50) Tottenham (2.95)18:30: (1.75) Newcastle (3.60) Man.Utd. (4.90)Monday22:00: (2.25) Bournemouth (3.40) Fulham (3.20)***odds are subject to change***
