Manchester United, striker Robin van Persie, has heaped praise on team-mate David De Gea after the goalkeeper produced a Man of the Match performance in their victory against Liverpool on Sunday.
The Red Devils hammered their to the sword with a 3-0 win at Old Trafford, but had De Gea to thank after the Spaniard produced a string of phenomenal saves to keep the visitors from scoring.
"The fans were brilliant today. Again, they were our 12th man. And again, David (De Gea) was outstanding," Van Persie told Sky Sports.
"He was brilliant, it's not often a team wins 3-0 and the goalkeeper is man of the match. I think Michael Carrick made the difference today, he is so confident on the ball. All of the defenders were calm today."
Van Persie scored his fourth goal in four matches as he swept in United's third following good work from Juan Mata.
Mata managed to head United's second goal five minutes before half-time, but the Spaniard appeared to be in an offside position after Van Persie flicked on Ashley Young's cross.
Asked if he had helped the ball on for Mata, Van Persie admitted he did get a touch and the assist can be awarded to him.
"I have to be honest - but you can put that down as an assist!" he added.
Van Persie has scored four goals in four matches as Manchester United moved back into third place behind rivals Manchester City.
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