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Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea reacts to costly Stoke mistake
MANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper David De Gea has admitted he is "upset" after his side's 1-1 draw with Stoke.
David De Gea has reacted after his mistake cost Manchester United all three points at Stoke
United squandered the chance to move within three points of table-toppers Manchester City with a stalemate at Old Trafford.
Anthony Martial looked to have won the contest for Jose Mourinho's side, curling an unstoppable effort into the top corner with 20 minutes left to play.
However, former Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen capitalised on a rare De Gea mistake to ensure the match finished level.
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And De Gea tweeted his annoyance after the game, but vowed that United will do all they can to climb up the Premier League table.
"Upsetting result, the victory was so close but escaped in the last minutes. We deserved more. To keep working!"
Upsetting result, the victory was so close but escaped in the last minutes. We deserved more. To keep working! #MUFC
— David De Gea (@D_DeGea) October 2, 2016
United will be aiming to secure a return to winning ways when they face Liverpool at Anfield after the international break
However, one silver lining for the weekend came via City's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, meaning Mourinho's side now sit five points behind the league leaders.
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