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The Incredible Stat That Proves How Vital David De Gea Was in Man Utd Draw With Sevilla

David De Gea was, as to be expected, in superb form for Manchester United in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The goalkeeper was a one-man army as he prevented Sevilla from taking a lead into the second leg of their last-16 tie against the Red Devils, and one particular save to deny Luis Muriel a surefire goal has dominated the headlines since last night's 0-0 draw.

If that wasn't impressive enough, De Gea's display was the best produced by a United shot stopper in seven seasons, if this stat by OptaJose is to be believed:

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It's quite remarkable when you consider how good United are supposed to be.