Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini believes his lack of popularity is because he is linked with David Moyes' failed tenure as manager.

Fellaini was Moyes' first major signing when he took over from Alex Ferguson in 2013 but has retained a key role under Louis van Gaal.

The Belgium international is often the subject of ire from the United faithful, and at times has been booed when being substituted off or on the pitch.

Fellaini said he struggles to understand why he is always associated with United's worst performances but tries not to let it bother him.

"My family care more than me," Fellaini told the Telegraph.

"I am a professional, so I have to deal with it. I try not to listen. Sometimes it is difficult, but that is football and playing for a big club. Sometimes I don't understand it. Why me? I don't know.

"Sometimes, I say yes it is because I joined with David Moyes, sometimes I say no. The truth is I don't know.

"I know one thing, a lot of people know I work hard on the pitch and for me that’s the most important thing."