Aaron Cresswell's goal means David de Gea has conceded more free-kicks than any other goalkeeper since his Premier League debut.
He might have signed a lucrative new contract with Manchester United this week, but David de Gea's difficulties from free-kicks continued in Manchester United's sorry 2-0 defeat to West Ham on Sunday.
De Gea slump continues
The Hammers were already a goal to the good when Aaron Cresswell stepped up to take a 20-yard free-kick six minutes from time.
The Spain international got a hand to the left-back's effort but was unable to keep it out, meaning he has conceded 12 goals from direct free-kicks since the start of the 2011-12 Premier League season – more than any other goalkeeper in the division.
Former United defender Gary Neville was less than impressed with De Gea's attempted save, describing him as having a "poppadom hand" during his co-commentary on Sky Sports.
Speaking in the Sky Sports studio before the game, former United boss Jose Mourinho described De Gea as "lucky" to have been given a new four-year deal by the Red Devils.
He said: "I think the moment he signed his huge contract is a moment that I don't think Manchester United need to pay as much as they have.
"One or two years ago the world was after him. At the moment, the majority of the big doors are closed. Real Madrid are closed. Barcelona are closed. Paris Saint-Germain are closed.
"I don't think United were under pressure because David was going to disappear. So, he gets a phenomenal contract in a moment when he’s a bit lucky to get it."
After the match, Mourinho suggested De Gea's approach to organising his defensive walls and where he places players within them might be a factor in his free-kick woes.
"I think, from a left-footed player [such as Cresswell], the two least important players in the wall are the first and the fourth," he said.
"The first, where Ashley Young is, because if the ball goes over him with the left foot the ball goes out. And the last one, the fourth, because if the ball goes over him it goes in the middle of the goal and you give a chance to the keeper.
"The two most important ones are where [Victor] Lindelof and [Scott] McTominay are. I don't think [Harry] Maguire should be the fourth man in the wall. He should be the second with McTominay and try to [block] it.
"I'm not saying they would do it because it's a very good shot from Cresswell."
Paodklmny
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Ok u guys make him look like he is the worse goal keeper in the world by calling him that, now pls tell me is he really is... TBH
Bihabdiklm
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Seriously, r we questioning this player, pathetic, yes he is going through a rough patch but we should remember what this guy has done for the club, when Ter Stergen let in 2 goal yesterday no one complained,
Bro if you believe history than what was manu 10 yrs ago so be pathetic although he is captian along with young he must be leader in yesterdays game
Bihabdiklm
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David is slowly sinking he is not good enough any more he isnt super David like 2 yrs ago Manu did mistake by giving him a new contract if he goes for free that would be better. Buy for ac milan player Donnarumma or Oblak
dadbcosuy
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he is useless after he started chasing g money and a new contract. bench him for about 10 games and then he will get the message the bloody plonker
Riwabmnrtz
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A lot of players need more time working on their weaknesses on the training ground. I'm worried for this lot, misfiring and mishandling, misjudging, missing everything as Jose Mourinho said.
Natangwejohannes30
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De Gea did great today. ... Ole thinks this young boys can do better than big guys who have already have a lot of experience and I think from now his going to learn from his mistake of not buying a replacement of Lukaku,Sanchez, Herrera and smalling ... The young boys are good but needs big guys with experience to show them how to do it . Ole didn't think twice that there is injuries in football.
kwasioforiamoah
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Seriously, r we questioning this player, pathetic, yes he is going through a rough patch but we should remember what this guy has done for the club, when Ter Stergen let in 2 goal yesterday no one complained,
HARRYTS
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I think Mourinho should come back and give him money to buy what he wants, but he will need to play attacking football
Patdekmpu
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Mou was right thou
FutureSaid1
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His hands are too small for a sledgehammer He got nailed Yet again
Kg4991
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These AFers are anti Manchester United. And Anti De Gea. De Gea performed much better today s and the goals he conceded today were master class. Just shut up and mind your own business.
gpake03
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If de gea has Poppadom hands then what hands do karius and courtois have?
DeGiro
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please AF, don't create disaffection towards David, a goalkeeper is good when defenders are responsible. you of all people in sport MUST understand this. the two saves David made could have been a disaster.
Jewbeipr
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it's quite hard to save free kick from that angle.. he saved Anderson shot this app bring present some bullsit things after sometime.
VIGOUR•
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This is david's brother... De gea is on vacation
Henryrukis
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PLEASE DON'T BLAME HIM.VALVERD SICKNESS IS EVERYWHERE..[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
hpchmgn
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Poppadom hand! [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] 1st time to hear that