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Saturday 20 September 2025 21:44
Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir insists both he and his team-mates must use our victory over Chelsea as a positive springboard.
The Reds bounced back following last weekend’s defeat against Manchester City with a richly deserved win over Chelsea, with first-half goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.
Ruben Amorim’s side rose to 10th in the table on a rain-soaked occasion in M16, with goalkeeper Bayindir making some impressive interventions to keep the Blues at bay.
Speaking to MUTV’s Liam Bradford after the clash, Bayindir insisted keeping focus early on was pivotal to his performance between the sticks.
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Bayindir: We have to win more games
Altay Bayindir explains why a quieter first half against Chelsea was more difficult for him than the busier second 45…
“[In the] first 45 minutes, I can say more,” began Altay, when asked about his quiet first half.
“For me it was more difficult because when you don’t have any position, you are getting cold, in this weather.
“It’s raining and you have to keep your mind focused for every second because in the game, anything can happen. I [am happy I] did this and we are happy because we won.
Lots has been made of United’s diligent work on the training ground, especially when results haven’t matched our performances thus far this season.
Bayindir conceded more has to be done, but was also happy to share praise after a challenging week given noise within the media.
“We are working every day for every position, but sometimes you can be unlucky in the game,” added the Turkey international.
“Sometimes, players [are] doing blocks and it’s a foul. It doesn’t matter how strong you are, you cannot go to the ball. If someone will be here, you cannot move, it’s difficult and in all of the [Premier] League, referees are not saying it is a foul for the disposition, so we have to improve ourselves for everything, for every situation.
“That’s what we are doing every day in the training and today was good. In the second half, after the punch, we are feeling happy, more confident.
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“Before the game we spoke and [we knew] it was a very important game for us. We had to win and everyone was emotional.
“Like everyone saw on the pitch, everyone [was] fired [up] and running. We have to keep this energy for every game and we have to win more games because we have to make our fans and everyone happy.
“When you are winning, everyone is happy and when you are going home, you can sleep very easily. You don’t have to think about anything because you already know everyone is happy.
“Today it was a big game, an important game. But we are Manchester United. We are a big club in the world and we have to always feel this fire. We already know our responsibility, but in every game, we have to keep this energy and I hope we can win more games and we can make everyone happy.”
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