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Man Utd boss: De Gea's wonder save at Chelsea will have increased his confidence

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes under fire keeper David de Gea will have taken confidence from his wonder-save at Chelsea last week. The Spain Under-21 star has endured a difficult first season in England, making high-profile mistakes early on, then losing his place to Anders Lindegaard after a disastrous display against Blackburn Rovers on New Year's Eve.

"I don't know if any other goalkeeper in the country would have saved that shot from (Juan) Mata," said Ferguson.

"His speed and agility is outstanding.

"David knows he had a bad day against Liverpool in the cup. But goalkeepers can have those days.

"Last week's performance will help. He saved us a point.

"When you get a free-kick with the last kick of the game and your goalkeeper makes a save like that, you have to say it's a point saved."

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