David de Gea was named Man of the Match in United’s 1-0 win over Newcastle this evening. A late winner from Ashley Young wrapped up the point, but the goalkeeper played a crucial role. Moments after Young scored, Newcastle had a great chance to equalise, but De Gea pulled off a great save.

Louis van Gaal has sung the praises of the Spaniard, comparing him to other great goalkeepers he has managed in the past.

David De Gea, this year, is unbelievable. In my career I have a lot of good goalkeepers, for example Edwin van der Sar was one of my goalkeepers and Valdes also with Barcelona, but De Gea is having a great season. Newcastle is a difficult ground to win at so I am very pleased. They have won here against the top clubs so I am very happy.