Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea admitted he tried to put added pressure on Brighton ’s penalty takers during Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final shootout.
United edged their way through to the final after beating the Seagulls 7-6 on penalties. It was a moment of relief for Erik ten Hag’s side, coming just three days after the painful 3-0 defeat by Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-final second leg.
The loss in Seville was particularly painful for De Gea, who made errors for each of the home side’s goals in a calamitous performance. He enjoyed a much better showing at Wembley, making a string of fine saves to keep a clean sheet.
