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27yo Man Utd man has a final chance to win fans over vs Man City

Manchester United are set to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League today.

Manager Ruben Amorim has already confirmed that Altay Bayindir will start between the sticks.

The 27-year-old has been preferred over Andre Onana for all three league games this season.

Onana eventually sealed a season-long loan transfer to Turkish side Trabzonspor on Thursday.

United signed young goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on the transfer deadline day in England.

Some expected Amorim to hand Lammens an immediate debut, but the manager has instead doubled down on his faith in Bayindir.

The Turkish international has caught the eye with his crisp ball distribution this season.

He has repeatedly threaded incisive passes through midfield, showing bravery in building from deep.

He was the only United player to create a big chance against Fulham by launching a pinpoint long pass that split the defence and sent Matheus Cunha racing through on goal.

The Brazilian displayed a sumptuous first touch but was not able to beat the Fulham goalkeeper.

For all his passing quality, Bayindir has shown cracks in his shot-stopping, particularly when defending set-pieces.

He has been particularly vulnerable from corners that led to the goals scored by Arsenal and Burnley.

We believe he has a final chance to prove his worth to the United fans, who will be urging the manager to play Lammens in the next game.

A big howler today could be the last time we see him in the Premier League for United unless Lammens is unavailable.

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