DAVID DE GEA was hailed by Manchester United legends for his stunning save from Luis Muriel.
It left Paul Scholes in no doubt that the Spaniard is the best keeper in the world – while Rio Ferdinand celebrated like United had scored.
As the first half drew to a close, Colombian striker Muriel got away from United’s centre-backs as a cross came in from the right.
But Muriel was left in disbelief after putting his header too close to De Gea, who flung out a right hand to claw it away.
BT Sport pundit Scholes said: “He’s the best around, there’s no doubt about that. It’s a sensational save.
“He must have saved the team so many points, he’s been the player of the season.”
"He's outright the best goalkeeper in the world!"
@rioferdy5 is running out of words for David de Dea
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Ferdinand added: “He’s outright the best keeper in the world.
“It was unreal, he’s been doing this for a couple years now.
“I celebrated it like it was a goal for Man United. That’s saved United.”
Twitter users wrote…
How many Goalkeepers get statues at their clubs? David De Gea will deserve one soon enough if he stays at Manchester United & doesn't leave for Spain. United are so lucky they've been able to keep him for so long.
— Adam Joseph
(@AdamJosephSport) February 21, 2018
See what i said about Man Utd defending, De Gea is as usual making saves upon saves. We"ll never shut down the opponent totally. De Gea doesnt deserve all this, he deserves better
— KinG NomSo
(@ani_nomso) February 21, 2018
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