Bruno Fernandes has insisted Manchester United do not need to focus on David de Gea's game-deciding mistake against West Ham.
With Liverpool gaining momentum in fifth position, it was important for United to avoid back-to-back defeats versus West Ham on Sunday night, but De Gea made a costly blunder in the first half and the players never recovered.
De Gea has made four errors leading to a goal in all competitions this season, which is the most in the Premier League, and his error at the London Stadium was enough to condemn United to a second defeat in the space of four days.
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West Ham were superior in all areas across the pitch during the game and they had two goals chalked off by the referee. The hosts also had an appeal for a penalty just before half-time and many felt United were fortunate not to concede a penalty.
After losing 1-0 against Brighton on Thursday, it was another disappointing performance from Erik ten Hag's side and a frustrated Fernandes, speaking to BT Sport after the final whistle, reflected on the display.
The midfielder was asked about De Gea's mistake and he said the Spaniard had 'saved' the team on other occasions.
"We are not capable of scoring a goal, we create so many chances but not ruthless enough. We conceded an unlucky goal and lost the game," Fernandes said. "I have to see it back but we don't need to focus on that [De Gea mistake].
"He has been saving us so many times so doesn't have to take the blame for the result. It is probably one of our worst seasons on scoring goals. We have people capable of scoring goals but we are not taking our chances."
"We have to focus on ourselves, everything is in our hands. We know what we need until the end of the season. It is tough for us, we have to get our energy back."
De Gea is out of contract at the end of the season and he's currently in negotiations over an extension.
The goalkeeper is expected to sign a new deal, although it will be on reduced terms.
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