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West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini: We played so well at Man Utd

West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini was proud of his players in defeat to Manchester United.

A pair of Paul Pogba penalties settled the clash at Old Trafford, 2-1 in the home side's favour, but not before Felipe Anderson's goal gave them a fright.

Pellegrini said, “It's hard to say how we've come away from here not only with a point, but all three.

“For me it was a pleasure to see the way the team played here, against Manchester United at Old Trafford,

“It was a very good performance and we were unfortunate [not to get a result].

“I don't want to complain about the referee because all of them were very difficult decisions.

“Our goal [in the first half] was onside, by just one [player's] foot, so that's why the mistake was made. If we have VAR it's a goal.

“The second goal they scored was a mistake from us, but it was also offside. Rashford touches the ball, so it's offside.

“We also made a mistake for that goal and I'm not complaining that we lost because of the referee. The three of them were very difficult decisions. It was not possible to see, but with VAR we win this game."

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