EPL: ‘Absolutely useless’ – Burley names Man United star that’ll cause their defeat against Man City

Published on September 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Former Chelsea midfielder, Craig Burley, has described Manchester United goalkeeper, Altay Bayındır, as absolutely useless.

Ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Manchester City on Sunday, Burley urged Pep Guardiola’s side to target the goalkeeper.

According to him, the Turkey international is the weakest point in the Red Devils’ team since he suffers a lot in dealing with aerial balls.

He said the goalkeeper, who takes the role of Andre Onana in the Red Devils’ squad, has been exposed several times this season.

Speaking on ESPN FC, Burley said Guardiola’s team should focus on troubling Bayındır with crosses and free kicks.

“Whether it’s free-kicks, corners, any set-piece and I’m swinging it in under the crossbar.

“Hell, if Man City have somebody that takes long throw-ins, I’m throwing it in Rory Delap-style as well, just piling it into the box. He [Bayındır] is absolutely hopeless in coming out and dealing with aerial balls, he has shown that.

“Altay Bayındır, they can’t play him. He might be okay at shot-stopping, which is what goalkeepers are paid for, but he’s absolutely useless at dealing with balls in from set-pieces.”

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