Onana dropped by Manchester United for Sunday's trip to Newcastle

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been dropped by head coach Ruben Amorim for Sunday evening's English Premier League fixture, according to reports in the British Media.

The undefire Onana was at fault for United's 2-2 draw at Lyon in the Europa League quarterfinal first leg Thursday.

His mistake allowed Rayan Cherki to equalise for the home side in injury time to force a stalemate at the Parc Olympique Lyon in France.

It was not the first high profile blunder caused by Onana and as such has necessitated him being dropped for the trip to Newcastle.

According to Italian Journalist Fabrizio Romano, Onana has been rested and will return to the squad for the second leg against Lyon on Thursday.

"André Onana has not travelled with Man United's squad for today and won’t be part of the team against Newcastle. Altay Bayindir set to make his Premier League debut," he said on X Sunday.

According to Romano, Onana won’t even be on the bench for Man United today, as Amorim wanted him to disconnect from football after a difficult week.

"Amorim told Onana about his decision after OL game, while the GK is expected to return as part of the squad on Thursday for the 2nd leg," Romano reported.

On Thursday, Amorim defended Onana from criticism, arguing that everyone makes mistakes.

"It can happen; if you play football, you play a lot of games, you can make mistakes," Amorim Manchester United's official media channel.

"If you look at the season, I make more mistakes than them during these last games and these last months."

United travel to Newcastle aware that they could end up as low as 15th if results don't go their way.

Newcastle on the other hand, have 53 points are are currently seventh with two games in hand on third-place Nottingham Forest.

In comparison, Forest have collected 57 points, meaning if Newcastle do their job and win, they could be in a strong position as the season draws to a close soon.

The top five teams this season in the Premier League, qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season, as such there will be a high premium attached to the match.

"We understand the margins are small, so we need a win on Sunday," Newcastle coach Eddie Howe told his pre-match presser.

Liverpool will attempt to close in on their twentieth league crown when they host West Ham at Anfield.

The Reds have been boosted by the fact that Arsenal, who are second, drew against Brentford at home yesterday.

Currently, as it stands, if Liverpool beat West Ham and Leicester City in their upcoming matches and Arsenal lose to Ipswich next weekend, they will officially be champions.

"My players have shown determination this season," Liverpool boss Arne Slot said.

Chelsea host Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge with a return to the top five looking a possibility if they win their remaining matches.

Enzo Maresca's men know that Champions League football is their goal for this season and he will as such expect a thriller.

Wolves host Tottenham in the final match of the day at Molineux.

Earlier this season, relegation was a real possibility for Wolves, but under Vitor Pereira, they have improved massively and now sit 12 points above 18th Ipswich with six matches left to play.

Sunday English Premier League fixtures (Local time)

16.00: Chelsea V Ipswich Town

16.00: Wolves V Tottenham

16.00: Liverpool V West Ham

18.30: Newcastle V Manchester United