Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is baffled by criticism of captain Bruno Fernandes.
Fernandes was outstanding for victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
To go 2-0 down in any game at home, I've played in games at Old Trafford where a team has gone a goal or two up and we've managed to bring it back," he said on FIVE's YouTube channel.
"Yes I know it's different times, but that's where you have to draw your inspiration from and have to try and find some consistency and inspiration from - and the biggest gain out of all of this will be Bruno Fernandes.
"I swear to you the flack he has been getting this last week. I've been sitting there with my mouth wide open, thinking 'how dare these people talk like that'.
"He's the most creative player at this point in the season so far. He's the first player to get 10 goal opportunities created for his team-mates out of any body. Since he's come to the club he's out performed every other player in terms of goals created chances made and assists."