Who are the two least-liked players by Manchester United fans so far this season? There must be various answers, but it's hard to imagine that Harry Maguire or Andre Onana are not there on the list.
However, it was the very two who helped the Red Devils secure their first win in the UEFA Champions League at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Maguire scored the only goal against Copenhagen while Onana shut out a penalty in the final minutes.
Funding from Saudi Arabia enabled Newcastle United to rise quickly in the past year, but the closer they got to the top race, the more difficult they found it to move forward. Borussia Dortmund don't share Newcastle's deep pocket, but they surely know much better how to win at St. James' Park on Wednesday.
Goalkeeper Andre Onana of Manchester United denies a penalty in the UEFA Champions League group game against Copenhagen at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, October 24, 2023. /CFP
Harry Maguire (#5) of Manchester United scores a goal in the UEFA Champions League group game against Copenhagen at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, October 24, 2023. /CFP
Felix Nmecha (#8) of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring a goal in the UEFA Champions League group game against Newcastle United at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England, October 25, 2023. /CFP
Players of Newcastle United look on after the 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League group game at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England, October 25, 2023. /CFP
Host: Li Xiang
Guest: Josh McNally
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