United fans right to be angry - Smalling

Chris Smalling has responded with sympathy to Manchester United fans' frustration over a lack of cutting edge in front of goal.

Speaking after the Red Devils' 0-0 draw with West Ham, Louis van Gaal addressed the Old Trafford faithful's chants of "attack, attack!", insisting that their yells didn't make any sense - but Smalling understands their irritation.

"The fans are right to show their frustration," Smalling told MUTV. "We [the players] are just as frustrated.

"Everyone is down because it's an opportunity missed. It's so disappointing when you dominate a game. We're in a good position in the league, but it could have been boosted."

The recent goal drought has understandably led to fans becoming impatient, but Smalling feels that, with time, the goals will come.

"It's not like we're not creating the chances," he added, "We could have easily had a few goals.

"If we keep creating chances, we're confident sooner rather than later they'll go in. When you dominate like we did [against West Ham], we should be taking the three points."