The ESPN FC crew discuss Manchester United’s performance against Southampton and speculate if they would be top of the table with De Gea in net.
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De Gea has been left out of the United squad for their first six fixtures of the season, with manager Louis Van Gaal concerned about the goalkeeper’s state of mind during the transfer window.
The shot stopper was handed the responsibility for the final nine minutes after club captain Wayne Rooney was replaced by Memphis Depay in the League Cup clash.
Ever since signing his improved contract renewal, the Spanish goalkeeper has been played four times for the Red Devils.
Just 24 days on from the clusterflock that was his non-transfer to Real Madrid, David De Gea captained Manchester United.
UK’s Express notes that the football star was given the captain’s armband only for the remaining 10 minutes of the match that Manchester won 1-0 to Ipswich Town.
Today, TalkSport are reporting some shocking insight into the behind the scenes developments that took place on Transfer Deadline day, when David De Gea’s move shockingly fell through. “I’m proud to wear this armand!”
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Rooney scored United’s opening goal before teenagers Andreas Pereira and Anthony Martial sealed the victory.
