David De Gea punched the air in celebration and roared at the fans in Old Trafford’s East Stand. The delight of beating Liverpool, of keeping a clean sheet, of producing another masterclass in goal was plain to see. For Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney and others who believe De Gea is maturing into the best goalkeeper on the planet, Sunday’s 3-0 win over the old enemy provided more evidence to support their case. Three one-on-one blocks from Raheem Sterling and another three excellent saves to deny Mario Balotelli made the Spaniard an obvious candidate for man of the match. United’s debt to De Gea is growing by the game.
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David De Gea was outstanding against Liverpool at Old Trafford
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De Gea kept a clean sheet as Manchester United romped to a 3-0 win
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The Spaniard stopped three one-one-one shots from Raheem Sterling
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The United keeper also denied Mario Balotelli on three occasions
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De Gea has grown into his role at United since his shaky start
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