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De Gea Howler

Manchester United vs Stoke: Twitter lays into David De Gea after outrageous blunder gifts Joe Allen the equaliser

Social media users chip in on Spaniard's blunder during Red Devils' home draw with bottom of the league Potters

DAVID DE GEA has taken the brunt of Twitter's criticism of Manchester United's home draw with bottom of the league Stoke.

United had taken the lead after a masterstroke substitution from Jose Mourinho saw Anthony Martial curl home the first goal of the game in the 69th minute.

 David De Gea left distraught as his blunder gifted Stoke their equaliser
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David De Gea left distraught as his blunder gifted Stoke their equaliserCredit: PA:Press Association

And with the Red Devils seemingly in cruise control, De Gea spilled a routine shot allowing Joe Allen to power the ball into a completely empty net.

The 82nd-minute error meant the Potters picked up a crucial, relying on some heroics from Lee Grant in the Stoke goal.

Despite a late charge, United were unable to snatch a winner and Mark Hughes' men left the happier.

But United fans on Twitter were not happy... Here are a selection of tweets directed at De Gea.

 Joe Allen was given the easiest of tasks to clinch a vital point for Stoke
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Joe Allen was given the easiest of tasks to clinch a vital point for StokeCredit: EPA
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