Erik ten Hag has been proven right about one of Manchester United's unknown signings

Sitting 14th in the Premier League table with just eight points to their name, it is surprising Manchester United have registered four clean sheets from their opening seven matches.

So far this season, only Liverpool (five) have secured more clean sheets in the league than United, highlighting that scoring goals continues to be the biggest problem facing Erik ten Hag.

Sunday's goalless draw with Aston Villa marked a third successive league game without a goal for United, meaning the pressure on the Dutchman's shoulders has become that little bit heavier.

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Despite the disappointing and underwhelming nature of United's start to the campaign, Andre Onana has been a ray of positivity. He was excellent in the 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace last month and Sunday's stalemate with Villa means he now has more clean sheets than any other goalkeeper in the Premier League so far this season.

Of course, the 10 outfield players contribute to any team's clean sheet collection, but Onana is the last line of defence and he has stepped up when he has needed to so far this season. He has faced an xG (expected goals) in the league of 13.63, with only six teams facing more.

His shot-stopping has improved, highlighted by his tally of 19 saves from 29 shots on target faced. And in the opinion of former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, the appointment of goalkeeping coach Jelle ten Rouwelaar during the summer has played a key role in the Cameroonian's improvement.

Schmeichel, appearing on the Seaman Says podcast, said: "I think Onana