'We are way better!' - Andre Onana makes huge claim ahead of Europa League tie with Lyon as goalkeeper responds to criticism from Man Utd fans

Ruben Amorim's men visit Lyon for the first leg of the tie on Thursday off the back of their 0-0 draw with Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

United have won just three of their last 10 matches in all competitions and sit 13th in the Premier League. Winning the Europa League this term is their only hope of competing in next season's Champions League and their haphazard results have sparked plenty of criticism from fans and pundits. Onana has faced criticism for his occasional blunders and his distribution has been scrutinised, but he is confident heading into the European tie.

"We all know the importance of this game, we will go there with the winning mentality," he told reporters. "We have to go there and show who we are. If we are focused, stay compact and together and follow the gameplan we will be winning the game. Of course it’s not going to be easy but I think we are way better than them."

Asked about the criticism he has received from the club's fans, he said: "It doesn’t affect me because the decision I make is to help the team. Sometimes I will make the right decision, sometimes I will make the wrong decision. When I feel my players need to rest I have to take my time; when I feel we need to speed up the game I will do it."

United are up against a Lyon side on a run of eight wins and two losses in their last 10 matches. After that clash, they will face Newcastle in the league on Sunday.