Mirror FootballDavid McDonnellTrinity MirrorTrinity MirrorWhy the title now rests in David De Gea's hands2012-02-07T14:29:49Z2012-02-07T13:00:03ZHe began the season as a potential liability yet may end it as arguably Manchester United's greatest asset in their pursuit of a 20th title triumph.
David De Gea's remarkable save in added time, to keep out Juan Mata's goal-bound free-kick and earn United a 3-3 draw at Chelsea on Sunday, vindicated Sir Alex Ferguson's faith in his young goalkeeper.
It has been a turbulent first season in England for De Gea, the 21-year-old's debut campaign a mixture of breathtaking saves and high-profile erro...He began the season as a potential liability yet may end it as arguably Manchester United's greatest asset in their pursuit of a 20th title triumph.
David De Gea's remarkable save in added time, to keep out Juan Mata's goal-bound free-kick and earn United a 3-3 draw at Chelsea on Sunday, vindicated Sir Alex Ferguson's faith in his young goalkeeper.
It has been a turbulent first season in England for De Gea, the 21-year-old's debut campaign a mixture of breathtaking saves and high-profile erro...2012-02-07T13:00:03ZWhy it's too soon to draw the curtains on De Gea's United career as another Blind Venetian2012-01-31T10:56:08Z2012-01-31T10:56:08ZIt would be easy to dismiss David De Gea as another Massimo Taibi after his dreadful display at Anfield on Saturday.
We all remember dear old Massimo and he was so bad, he couldn't catch as much as a cold if he stood completely naked at Old Trafford tonight.
The Italian really was terrible and has gone down as one of Sir Alex Ferguson's worst signings.
But it would be totally wrong to label De Gea in the same bracket as Taibi, despite his dodgy last few weeks.
Yes, he made a hash of trying to...It would be easy to dismiss David De Gea as another Massimo Taibi after his dreadful display at Anfield on Saturday.
We all remember dear old Massimo and he was so bad, he couldn't catch as much as a cold if he stood completely naked at Old Trafford tonight.
The Italian really was terrible and has gone down as one of Sir Alex Ferguson's worst signings.
But it would be totally wrong to label De Gea in the same bracket as Taibi, despite his dodgy last few weeks.
Yes, he made a hash of trying to...2012-01-31T10:56:08ZWhy Fergie needs a new right-back to get United right back on top2012-01-24T10:46:19Z2012-01-24T10:00:01ZThere was added poignancy to Gary Neville being honoured by the Football Writers' Association on Sunday, given what had gone on at the Emirates only hours earlier.
Manchester United had hauled themselves to a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Arsenal to stay within touching distance of leaders Manchester City and effectively turn the title tussle into a two-horse race.
But the win was hard-fought, and highlighted United's failure to adequately replace Neville following the right-back's retirement ...There was added poignancy to Gary Neville being honoured by the Football Writers' Association on Sunday, given what had gone on at the Emirates only hours earlier.
Manchester United had hauled themselves to a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Arsenal to stay within touching distance of leaders Manchester City and effectively turn the title tussle into a two-horse race.
But the win was hard-fought, and highlighted United's failure to adequately replace Neville following the right-back's retirement ...2012-01-24T10:00:01Z