Sky Sports activities’ Gary Neville says Manchester United ‘unequivocally’ want a brand new goalkeeper after an error from No2 Altay Bayindir led to Arsenal’s 1-0 win on Tremendous Sunday.
The stopper changed formerly-regular first alternative Andre Onana – who was not within the match squad – however did not cease a Declan Rice cross, that was then nodded dwelling by Riccardo Calafiori.
Regardless of an improved assault efficiency from Man Utd, they had been unable to reply the thirteenth minute strike, with Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya given the participant of the match award by Neville.
The sport highlighted the distinction in high quality of goalkeepers between the 2 sides, and the previous Man Utd defender is adamant that Ruben Amorim should signal a brand new stopper.
On the Gary Neville Podcast, he stated: “There is a evident problem that Man Utd can’t ignore and it’s the reality they should discover a goalkeeper.
“They must. I am unequivocal on that as a result of I had an expertise with Man Utd for 20 years the place there have been two massive durations of seven or eight years with Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar.
“In between, we had seven or eight goalkeepers in a six, seven, eight interval and it’s actually unsettling when you have not received a dominant primary, who’s dominant within the air, who personal his six-yard field, comes and punches every thing and makes lots of saves to win you factors when your defenders make errors.
“I don’t know where they are on PSR, but they might have to magic up a bit more money in the next week or two, or do something on loan.
“The 2 which were talked about within the final two weeks have been Emi Martinez and [Gianluigi] Donnarumma.
“The reason I think they would be good goalkeepers for Man Utd is not necessarily because they are the best goalkeepers in Europe, but they are big personalities and characters.
“You have seen Donnarumma in a European closing save these penalties for Italy. He seemed like a large. He is performed for PSG in large video games beneath stress. Martinez has performed within the World Cup closing and received it for Argentina.
“They have played under extreme pressure and they almost walk out with that arrogance and dominance of a goalkeeper – Man Utd need that.
“There are a variety of issues Man Utd want this season and Amorim is attending to that time now the place he thinks he is received a crew that might do one thing.
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Talking on Tremendous Sunday, Roy Keane and Micah Richards row about Altay Bayindir’s involvement in Arsenal’s successful purpose in opposition to Manchester United
“However, they need to sort the goalkeeper because they concede goals and lose points, and it continually undermines what you are doing.
“When the goalkeeper is flapping on the ball, these 72,000 dwelling followers are groaning and that sends a shiver by the spines of defenders. It additionally sends a shiver by the goalkeeper and creates an anxiousness across the stadium.
“You’ve got to have personality, stability and character in that position, and Man Utd are going to have to deal with it in the next couple of weeks.”
Amorim not drawn on attainable new goalkeepers
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Ruben Amorim displays on his Manchester United aspect’s slender defeat to Arsenal of their opening recreation of the 2025-2026 Premier League season
Man Utd boss Amorim additionally has veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton at his disposal, however wouldn’t be drawn on whether or not he’s trying to signal one other stopper earlier than the tip of the switch window.
He instructed Sky Sports activities: “We have players to win any Premier League game.
“We have to focus and overlook concerning the noise. We’re combating for locations and that is a very good factor. It does not matter who’s taking part in, we need to win video games.”
Reflecting on the goal, the coach defended Bayindir, adding: “[It was] roughly the identical factor that occurred at instances final season.
“For me, it’s not playing the ball, it’s protecting the guys they’re attacking. I understand that we want goals but when you’re touching the goalkeeper in that way, I think it’s hard. To lose with a goal like this is hard.
“It is arduous to be sturdy when you need to push and go for the ball. Generally you might be pushing and you do not have extra arms to go for the ball.
“We need to be stronger in that moment, but we need to do the same thing in the opposite side. We have to adapt to the rules and today, it’s hard to accept because we were the better team.”
