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What Andre Onana did that convinced Manchester United he could turn his form around

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When Andre Onana stuck out a big right hand to turn Jordan Larsson's penalty around the post on Tuesday night, Peter Schmeichel stood at the other end of Old Trafford and let out a roar and a fist pump in celebration.

It was a momentous moment for many reasons. Onana's touch to save the penalty was the last of the game, preserving a vital 1-0 victory for Manchester United against FC Copenhagen.

It ensured the night acted as a suitable tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton and might just act as a lift-off point for Onana in his Old Trafford career.

Until then, the 27-year-old had found the glare of the spotlight when you become United's No. 1 a little too bright. There had been errors in the previous two Champions League fixtures and his form was a big reason his side were already on the brink in Europe. ALSO READ: United provide fitness update on two players ahead of derby ALSO READ: Ten Hag responds to FA investigation into Garnacho His most significant mistake so far came in the Allianz Arena, when he let Leroy Sane's tame shot squirm underneath him to hand Bayern Munich the lead and puncture United's bright start.

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