After 11 years with United and numerous club accolades – including our last three POTM titles – it’s the first time the Spaniard has received league-wide recognition in this way.
De Gea made 22 saves across the Reds’ four league games in January, particularly excelling during the 3-1 win over Brentford as he kept the Bees at bay during a backs-to-the-wall first half.
David also came up with a vital late stop at Old Trafford a fortnight ago to prevent West Ham taking the lead in a game United eventually won and he becomes only the 10th goalkeeper to claim the award since it was first established in 1995.