Manchester United goalkeeper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-de-Gea-c10463 claims that his save against the Blues could become a defining moment in the reigning champions’ topsy-turvy season.
The Spaniard himself had come under intense scrutiny following some below par performances for the Reds and was made the scapegoat whenever the club failed to match their high standards.
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Anders-Lindegaard-c5553 being chosen ahead of him.
However in the key clash at Stamford Bridge, Lindegaard was not available due to injury and Fergie had to make do with what he had at his disposal.
The veteran tactician put all his faith in De Gea when he named in the starting lineup and the La Roja International didn’t disappoint and instead churned out several crucial saves, which could now prove to be pivotal in United’s title challenge.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 were on song for majority of the game and had put themselves three goals up, but the Red Devils fought back to restore parity. The match could have ended in the favour of the hosts when Juan Mata’s injury time free-kick seemed destined for the top
corner, but De Gea rallied emphatically and pulled off one of the saves of the campaign, as he kept his countryman at bay.
Since then United have gained momentum and are well on their way to securing yet another Premier League title, something which the now heroic goalkeeper claims could be well down to his sensational stop.
“When you look back over a season there are lots of defining moments and key goals. But, I suppose, from a team point of view, and particularly from a personal point of view, the fact the save was right in the last minute was decisive,” he said.
“It gave me a huge confidence boost as well and that was important. Now we are in front and we have to try and stay there because it would be a dream come true to win the league in my first season.”
With the season at its business end, United have established a five point lead at the top and could extend that even further when they take on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c39043 this weekend.
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