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LONDON. — Louis van Gaal is adamant David de Gea can still get better despite witnessing the Manchester United goalkeeper produce a superb performance in the 2-1 English Premier League win against Arsenal. The Spanish No. 1 kept the Gunners at bay with a man-of-the-match display at the Emirates to propel United into the top four for the first time this season.

De Gea made vital saves throughout to deny Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Santi Cazorla and Alexis Sanchez before Olivier Giroud’s stoppage-time consolation in north London.

Yet, although De Gea’s heroics combined with goals from Wayne Rooney and a Kieran Gibbs own goal gave United victory, Old Trafford boss van Gaal claims the best is all ahead of the 24-year-old stopper.

“I think they were shots from outside the 60m. I have also played and when it is outside the 60m the goalkeeper has more benefit than the player,” said van Gaal.

“His quality is exactly on the line. I’m used to this quality. But he also has to improve in other aspects of the game.
“When I say that then you think I am crazy. But I am not crazy, believe me.”

Van Gaal was unimpressed by United’s performance, despite a first away win of the season, and highlighted the ease at which they conceded possession to Arsenal, particularly in the opening 20 minutes. — AFP.