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'The best goalkeeper in the world' - Solskjaer applauds Man Utd star De Gea after Villarreal heroics

The manager singled out his goalkeeper after making six saves in Wednesday's Champions League win

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed David de Gea as "the best goalkeeper in the world" after the Spanish shot-stopper put in a star performance to assist Manchester United to victory against Villarreal on Wednesday.

De Gea made six saves on Wednesday as he helped guide Manchester United to a 2-1 win, with several coming in a crucial first-half period when the Red Devils were being overrun.

After the match, Solskjaer singled out De Gea as his Man of the Match, even with Cristiano Ronaldo's late heroics proving the goal-scoring catalyst behind the win.