Erik ten Hag backs David De Gea after costly mistake at West Ham

Man Utd are under pressure in the race for a top-four finish after Sunday's defeat.

Erik ten Hag has backed his goalkeeper David De Gea (Adam Davy/PA)

Erik ten Hag threw his backing behind David De Gea despite the slip which loosened Manchester United’s grip on the final Champions League place.

Goalkeeper De Gea is in talks over a new contract at Old Trafford, but he did not exactly enhance his negotiating position after letting let Said Benrahma’s hopeful shot from 20 yards bounce over his glove to condemn United to a 1-0 defeat at West Ham.