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DAVID DE GEA sent social media into meltdown after fans sung his praises after his display during Manchester United's clash against Arsenal.

De Gea protected United goal heroically  during the 90 minutes and made 15 stops to prevent the Gunners from getting on the scoresheet.

 The goalie pulled off a load of stunning saves to earn the Red Devils a big win
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The goalie pulled off a load of stunning saves to earn the Red Devils a big winCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

The Spanish goalkeeper's remarkable performance has been celebrated on the internet.

The display has led to the creation of "DaviddeGeacouldsave" meme.

Users on Twitter suggestions included a number of Photshopped pictures of the stopper stopping various historical and pop culture calamities.

 David de Gea made 15 saves against Arsenal
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David de Gea made 15 saves against ArsenalCredit: AFP or licensors
 David De Gea saved Man Utd's skin in a 3-1 win over Arsenal
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David De Gea saved Man Utd's skin in a 3-1 win over ArsenalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Jose Mourinho meets Mo Farah before the Arsenal v Manchester United games at the Emirates

 

One fan humorously suggested that De Gea could have saved his grade.

One user said: "De Gea would have saved jack on that boat."

While another tweeted: "De Gea could have saved Mugabe."

One user added: "De Gea could have saved Mufusa."

Here are the best tweets about De Gea's outstanding performance...

 

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