07/09/2026
Just because Senne Lammens couldn’t save the last-minute goal against Everton yesterday doesn’t mean David De Gea would have saved it either.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles struck the ball with incredible power and placement from outside the box, making it a very difficult shot for any goalkeeper to stop.
David De Gea was an excellent shot-stopper during his prime, but there is no guarantee that he would have kept out a perfectly placed strike like that.
The bigger issue was how much space Everton were given around the edge of our penalty area in the closing stages.
Lammens had also made some important claims earlier in the game, so that one goal shouldn't define his entire performance.
We should look at how we managed the final minutes as a team rather than putting the blame on the goalkeeper for an outstanding finish. ❤️🙏