'It was just instinct' - Manchester United's David De Gea reflects on Anfield wonder wave vs Liverpool

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Tom Doyle14 October 2017

David De Gea downplayed his wonder save to earn Manchester United a Premier League draw against Liverpool as pure "instinct".

The big chance of the Anfield clash came when United failed to clear a corner and the ball fell for defender Matip inside the six yard box, but De Gea deflected the ball away with an outstretched leg.

Matip felt Liverpool would have won the game if he had taken the opportunity, telling Sky Sports: "It was a great save from De Gea.

"I had to score and maybe we would have won this game. But his reaction was brilliant."

De Gea - who made another stunning stop in the same fixture last season from Philippe Coutinho - said: "I tried to react quickly and it hits my foot. It was instinct.

"It was a really good (save), but I need to keep my level high.

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"We always try to win games, but today Liverpool played better than us.

"One point away from home, we're happy."

Additional reporting by the Press Association.