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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says David de Gea Error vs. Chelsea 'One of Those Things'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed David de Gea after the Spanish goalkeeper made another error in Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.

After a well-worked Juan Mata goal in the 11th minute, United looked set to reach half-time in their must-win game against the Blues with a narrow lead.

However, two minutes before the break, Antonio Rudiger unleashed a speculative shot from outside the box which would usually have been easily held by de Gea.

The previously infallible Spaniard has been lacking form of late, though, and he spilled the shot, allowing Marcos Alonso to pounce and equalise:

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3 - David de Gea has made three errors leading to goals in his last four games in all competitions for Manchester United - as many as in his previous 123 matches combined for the Red Devils.