Brentford’s opening goal before two second-half late brace from Scott McTominay gave Erik Ten Hag’s side all three points against Brentford at Old Trafford.
The Cameroonian got a touch on Mathias Jensen’s low shot but it was a weak attempt at a stop as the visitors took the lead.
When asked about Onana’s big celebrations after Man United beat Brentford, Ferdinand told his FIVE podcast on Monday,
“I saw a bit of myself, I didn’t play well when England drew against Greece when David Beckham scored that free-kick [to famously secure World Cup 2002 qualification].
“I remember celebrating with Becks and thanking him. I saw a bit of that in Onana. When you make a mistake… I could sense the relief that he had.
“He should have made the save. In training, he probably makes that save every day. I saw a quote from Peter Schmeichel, who spoke to him and told him not to let [the pressure of] Man Utd get to you.
“If you were to speak to Onana himself, I think he would say, ‘This is not the start I wanted, this is no way near the level I am used to performing at and thi