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Manchester United's David De Gea 'Is the Messi of Goalkeeping,' Says Ben Foster

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has been compared to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi by Watford stopper Ben Foster after his performance in the Red Devils' 2-1 win over the Hornets on Saturday.

The Spaniard made two crucial saves that ensured his team claimed all three points against a Watford side who had won four from four before Saturday, and Foster hailed him as the best goalkeeper in the world, per Sacha Pisani of Goal:

"He is the Messi of goalkeeping. He has been the best goalkeeper in the world for years.