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David De Gea could be best Manchester United keeper ever, says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

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Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is among the best to have played at the club according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Photo: Reuters
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David de Gea’s wonder show at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday led Manchester United’s interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to claim the Spaniard might be the club’s best keeper ever.

De Gea made 11 saves in the second half at Wembley as United clung on to Marcus Rashford’s first-half strike to win 1-0 – Solskjaer’s sixth win in six matches since taking over following Jose Mourinho’s sacking.

At times it appeared to be De Gea versus Tottenham as he made incredible stops to deny Dele Alli, Harry Kane and Toby Alderweireld – many with his legs.
David de Gea made 11 saves in the second half against Tottenham at Wembley. Photo: EPA
David de Gea made 11 saves in the second half against Tottenham at Wembley. Photo: EPA
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No other Premier League keeper has made as many saves in 90 minutes as De Gea managed in 45 at Wembley and Solskjaer, who played in United teams with Danish great Peter Schmeichel and Dutchman Edwin van der Saar between the posts, said the 28-year-old could surpass both.

“We’ve had some great keepers at this club and I think he’s challenging both Edwin and Peter for the number one spot historically,” Solskjaer told reporters.

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“We had a good back four and David in behind them was unbelievable. You are allowed to have a good goalkeeper.

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