3 reasons why David de Gea is truly the 'Messi of goalkeepers'

#1 Match-winning performances

De Gea single-handedly kept Arsenal in check last season.

The number one thing associated with the Spaniard is undoubtedly his ability to make saves. De Gea has time and again made certain goal-bound efforts look like routine saves.

It does not matter the venom in the shot, technique or if it a close-range header as he would pull an unexpected save. He has been able to electrify the world with his saves to the point that fans started online phrases like #Davesaves or De Gea could save the Titanic from sinking.

In December 2017, Arsenal certainly felt hard done when De Gea pulled off a remarkable 14 saves as United won 3-1 at the Emirates. The Gunners were so good on the night that they could have comfortably won by seven clear goals. However, the brick wall that was De Gea would have none of that. There are no signs that he is slowing down this season.