Onana ranks 2nd for the most expected goals saved in PL with shock name at top

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ranks joint-second in the Premier League for most expected goals saved, despite coming under intense pressure amid a series of difficult performances.

Onana was backed by United manager Erik ten Hag on Friday ahead of weekend trip to Newcastle and doubled down on his support of the club's No.1.

However, some believe the Cameroonian should be dropped after individual errors in United's midweek draw against Galatasaray left their Champions League ambitions in tatters.

But, there are reasons to be optimistic with Onana not only joint-top of the Premier League for the most clean sheets, but also impressing in the amount of expected goals saved.

Ten Hag claimed Onana was the 'second-best goalkeeper' in the English top-flight and a more in-depth look at certain statistics makes for positive reading for United supporters.

Expected goals analyses the likelihood of a shot or chance beating the goalkeeper, while expected goals saved details the amount of shots that should have ended up in the back of the net but didn't.

Ranking the top 20 goalkeepers for expected goals saved, Onana clinches joint-second spot with 3.4xG, with only one Premier League goalie boasting a more impressive record.

Luton's Thomas Kaminski surprisingly tops the charts amid a brilliant run of form that has helped the promoted side jump out of the Premier League relegation zone.

Kaminski has saved 4.5 expected goals throughout the season so far and is the only keeper in the division to have breached the 4xG barrier.

Meanwhile, Liverpool's Alisson ties with Onana on 3.4xG and has looked back to his best for Jurgen Klopp's side this season as they threaten to mount a Premier League title charge.

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