MANCHESTER UNITED star David de Gea has gained this season’s Premier League Golden Glove award.
However followers reckon two teammates deserve the gong as a substitute.
David de Gea has gained the Premier League Golden Glove awardCredit score: Reuters
The Spaniard stored his seventeenth clear sheet of the season in Man Utd’s 1-0 win at BournemouthCredit score: Getty
De Gea, 32, stored his seventeenth clear sheet of the season in United’s 1-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday.
The Spaniard’s closest competitors had come from Alisson.
However the Brazilian shipped a aim in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.
And it means he can solely hold 14 clear sheets with only one recreation remaining.
United at present boast the joint-third finest defence this time period, solely conceding 41 occasions within the Premier League.
However De Gea’s prize comes as a shock for some after numerous high-profile errors, with the veteran tipped to go away when his deal expires this summer season.
His newest got here on this month’s defeat at West Ham, with the stopper’s horror blunder handing the Hammers victory.
De Gea was additionally in between the sticks for some heavy defeats, together with a 4-0 loss at Brentford and a 7-0 hammering to Liverpool.
Certainly, some followers reckon the Golden Glove award ought to have as a substitute been awarded to 2 of De Gea’s teammates – neither of whom play in aim.
Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez have each been rocks on the again for United this time period.
Supporters reckon they’re really the rationale for De Gea retaining so many clear sheets this season.
One mentioned: “De Gea’s Golden Glove is due to Martinez and Varane, not his shot-stopping capacity.”
One other declared: “In the event you suppose Martinez and Varane are dangerous defenders, you haven’t obtained a clue.
“De Gea has the Golden Glove due to these two and Casemiro not as a result of he’s the most effective keeper within the league.”
One added: “At dwelling our defensive document is among the finest and it’s the rationale De Gea has gained the Golden Glove.
“Don’t inform me Varane hasn’t improved the workforce as a result of he 100 per cent has.”
Certainly, it seems De Gea agrees with the feelings of followers.
After United’s win over Bournemouth, he mentioned: “The Golden Glove isn’t just about me.
“We now have been stable this season.”