Following MU’s 0-0 draw with Liverpool in round 17 of the Premier League on December 17, Onana was incited by his opponent.

Players from both teams entered the tunnel after the Anfield match. Virgil van Dijk abruptly turned to face Andre Onana and said, “We can only play football for thirty minutes because of you.” Onana simply grinned and followed her teammates to the dressing room without answering.

Van Dijk felt resentful that despite having 34 shots, Liverpool was unable to score against Manchester United. The Merseyside team lost to Arsenal for the first position as a result of the tie.

The Dutch midfielder bemoaned MU’s “concrete” style of play in an interview following the game, saying, “Today, there is only one team on the field to win, and that is Liverpool.” We’re sorry we didn’t manage to gain three points. Liverpool were better in all areas. MU is limited to defense and waiting for an opportunity to strike. They are currently celebrating their one point at Anfield.”

Onana’s outstanding performance—he made eight saves—aided MU in earning significant points from their away game at Anfield. With 30 passes to his teammates’ places in 90 minutes, Onana is also the most successful passer for the “Red Devils” squad. The former Inter player is Sofascore’s top pick for the English derby with 9.3 points, 0.1 points ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold in second place.

Onana was questioned about the enthusiastic crowd at Liverpool’s home field and the jeers he heard each time he touched the ball after the game at Anfield. The goalie, who was born in 1996, answered coolly, saying, “I don’t feel any pressure.”

Even if MU has lost its last nine trips to Anfield, a point is still a victory for Ten Hag and his group, who are dealing with several ailments. Liverpool’s opportunity to take back the top spot in the Premier League will have to wait until the following round when they host Arsenal at Anfield. After a thrilling 2-2 draw between the two teams in the 2022–2023 season, Arsenal managed to win just once in their previous 11 away games against Liverpool.