In reaching this tally, David moved one appearance above fellow United legend Joe Spence to become outright 10th on our all-time list.
The Spaniard is closing in on seven-time Premier League winner Denis Irwin’s tally of 529 games, and the legendary full-back was characteristically gracious when asked about the prospect of David surpassing his total later this season.
“That’s life! Records are there to be broken,” he said in an exclusive interview with club media. “I’m on 529, I’m next in line. I’m sure De Gea will achieve that this season – a season where he’s been fantastic for us.