Liverpool No1 Pepe Reina is confident David De Gea will come good for Manchester United.

Reina defended De Gea after his compatriot's error-strewn start at Old Trafford and insisted the £17.8m goalkeeper will live up to his price tag.

"It is typical that the critics smell blood when there is a mistake," said Reina.

"But if Mr Ferguson has put his trust in him by signing him then it seems logical that he will settle and be a quality signing for them."