Updated November 7th, 2019 at 12:49 IST

David De Gea turns 29: Relive top 5 saves by Spaniard on his birthday

David De Gea celebrates is 29th birthday as we look at some of the best saves the Spaniard has made for Manchester United including some exquisite double-saves

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David De Gea, who turns 29, has been one of the best goalkeepers in the world in the last few years. His reactions and quick reflexes have bailed out Manchester United on several occasions. So let's check out the highlight reel and have a look at some of his best saves for United in the Premier League.

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De Gea saves: Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United, December 2, 2017

Arsenal could have arguably scored six on the day and the main reason they didn’t and why instead Manchester United were able to extract a 3-1 away win is because David de Gea produced a performance of relentless brilliance in goal. Most notably he made a mind-boggling double-save 11 minutes into the second half where he showed lightning reactions to get a hand to Alexandre Lacazette’s low shot, then leaping up to deflect Alexis Sanchez’s follow-up over the bar.

De Gea saves: Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester United, January 13, 2019

Spurs created a host of chances but couldn't get past the brilliant Spaniard. David De Gea produced another heroic display as Manchester United clung onto a clean sheet at the Wembley Stadium. The best save came when he dramatically denied Harry Kane's low shot in the second half

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De Gea saves: Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United, October 14, 2017

David De Gea once again performed brilliantly away from home as he stopped almost everything Liverpool had to throw at him. A mix-up at the back allowed Emre Can to wriggle through on goal to force a fine one-handed save from David De Gea, who was at full stretch. He later produced another finer save to deny Philippe Coutinho. Talk about frustrating Anfield!

De Gea saves: Stoke City 2-2 Manchester United, September 8, 2017

Stoke City could have easily been victorious if not for the mighty Spaniard. David De Gea showed stunning reflexes throughout the game and produced a magnificent reaction save to deny fellow Spaniard Jese Rodriquez's header, which in fact kept United in the game.

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De Gea saves: Manchester United 2-1 Everton, October 10, 2014

This time at home, David De Gea rescued his side, not for the first time. First, to deny Leighton Baines from the spot then to deny Leon Osman's powerful strike with an acrobatic dive. The 90th minute save ensured United's win in what was a nervy affair for the home side.

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Published November 7th, 2019 at 10:51 IST