Altay Bayindir has once again been picked to start in goal for Manchester United ahead of Andre Onana despite his howler against Arsenal.
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Although Bayindir's blunder gifted Arsenal a win at Old Trafford last weekend, head coach Ruben Amorim has chosen to start the Turkish keeper once again, this time for Sunday's trip to Fulham. Onana was left out of the squad for the Gunners match but this time he is on the bench at Craven Cottage. Amorim only made one change to his lineup, with Amad Diallo starting at wing-back over Diogo Dalot, as summer signing Benjamin Sesko was named among the substitutes for the second week in a row.
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Onana was left out of United's clash with Arsenal last time out despite not being injured but Bayindir, who was the Cameroon international's number two last season, didn't cover himself in glory when called upon. That has, seemingly, led to links with Antwerp keeper Senne Lammens, who, if signed, could dislodge both stoppers at Old Trafford. It remains to be seen who will be the Red Devils' first-choice keeper when the end of the transfer window rolls around in just over a week.
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In Onana's 34 Premier League appearances for United last season, he had a save percentage of 68.9, as he made 88 saves from 132 shots on target. In Bayindir's four league outings, his save percentage was a lowly 41.2 as he made eight saves from 17 shots on target.
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All eyes will be on how Bayindir gets on against Fulham and who starts in goal for United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday against Grimsby Town, and then at home to Burnley in the Premier League next Saturday. It is also up in the air whether or not Lammens signs before the transfer window shuts on September 1.
