Solskjaer Believes De Gea Could Be United

By Max Wise

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes David De Gea is in line to becoming Manchester United’s greatest ever goalkeeper after the Spaniard produced an extraordinary performance in goal to help the Red Devils beat Tottenham Hotspurs 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday.

De Gea made 11 saves as Tottenham could not find a way past him, helping Solskjaer to become the first manager in Manchester United’s history to win his first six games in charge.

The 28-year-old Spanish goalkeeper has won Manchester United’s Player of the Year four times in the last five seasons.

Solskjaer played alongside Peter Schmeichel, Fabian Barthez and Edwin Van Der Saar during his eleven seasons at the club and he believes De Gea could surpass them all.

"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 said.

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

"I've played with a few fantastic goalkeepers. We have a tradition of having them and he has grown and grown. He deserves that man of the match today."

United’s victory has taken them within six points of the Champions League places after drawing level on points with fifth-placed Arsenal on 41 points.

De Gea joined United from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011 and has won all three English domestic cups as well as the Europa League.