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'In one week, your life can change' - Man Utd hail 'hero' Bayindir

Related Topics: Manchester United, Heung-Min Son

Life as a second-choice goalkeeper can be hard, especially when you play for one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Altay Bayindir was the subject of ridicule in December when he conceded direct from Son Heung-Min's 88th-minute corner in Manchester United's agonising 4-3 Carabao Cup quarter-final cup defeat by Tottenham.

But, just one month, and one appearance, later, his manager Ruben Amorim described him as "our hero" as the 26-year-old made the crucial contribution to his side's FA Cup third-round win at Arsenal on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

The Turkey international's appearances have been limited to cup competitions since joining United in September 2023 for a fee of £4.