Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester United: 3 takeaways from the game | Premier League 2018-19

#2 David de Gea bails United out again

De Gea produced his best performance of the season.

David de Gea got some criticism this season for his performances with the Spaniard failing to keep as many clean sheets as he would have liked. He disappointed with Spain at the World Cup as well.

However, today De Gea showed once again, why he is the only player to win Sir Matt Busby Award on three occasions. The weak defense of the Red Devils was put under enormous pressure by relentless Tottenham attack, but De Gea stood tall on every time.

Within the first 20 minutes of the second half, he made three crucial saves to deny Harry Kane and Dele Alli. Even, a fantastic reflex block with his feet denied Alderweireld's header from close range. The home side deserved a goal for all their efforts in the second half and could have won the game if there was someone else in front of the goal for Manchester United.