David De Gea felt ‘unbeatable’ with string of stunning saves as Manchester United beat Arsenal at Emirates
United keeper was inspired as Jose Mourinho's side took the points in a brilliant game at the Emirates and was forced into Premier League record equalling 14 saves
DAVID DE GEA felt “unbeatable” during his stunning display in Manchester United’s win at Arsenal.
The United keeper was inspired as he pulled off a Premier League record equalling 14 saves to preserve the visitors lead in a pulsating game at the Emirates.
The pick of the saves were from Romelu Lukaku who nearly ended his goal drought at the wrong end.
Then in the second half with the game poised at 2-1, De Gea was on hand to produce an incredible double save from Alexandre Lacazette and Alexis Sanchez.
He told MUTV: “Sometimes, you just start a game with a really good save, with a good feeling.
“You feel that (unbeatable) but we started the game really well, we scored two important goals and it’s true that we lost a bit of control of the game after, but it was a good performance.”
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The Spanish international hailed by United boss Jose Mourinho as the best keeper in the world reckoned his second half double save was the pick of the bunch.
He continued: “Probably the double save when we were winning 2-1 (in the second half).
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"I think that was the most important save but, like I said, the full team defended very well and fought for the three points.
“Yes, he nearly scored an own goal, but I saved that ball and after that, I think he did a really good job.”
De Gea was full of praise for United’s rear guard action when Paul Pogba was sent off on 75 minutes for a stamp on Hector Bellerin.
He added: “We probably defended better after Paul was sent off.
“We defended very well, I don’t think they created many chances after that, so the three points stayed with us.
“It was a brilliant performance from the team, defensively and on the counter attack we killed them, so we’re really happy with the three points.”