There was a moment at St James’ Park on Saturday night when it was tempting to wonder if anything was going to go right for David de Gea ever again.
As a Newcastle cross from the right deflected from Luke Shaw’s boot and past the Manchester United goalkeeper at the near post, De Gea seemed to have an opportunity to respond. But he didn’t. Rooted to the spot with his weight on the right side, De Gea could only watch the ball as it passed by him to his left.
It was not a mistake.