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Man Utd boss Ferguson: De Gea unbelievable for Mata save

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was pleased with David De Gea's performance in last night's 3-3 draw at Chelsea.

Despite conceding three goals, Ferguson felt De Gea had a big say in the point earned.

"I think the save from the free-kick [taken by Juan Mata in injury time] was unbelievable. It was going right in the top corner. He made two or three other saves, including a good one in the first half," he told Sky Sports.

"Yes, he's played his part, no question about that. I'm pleased, because we see the talent in the boy. We're going to trust that talent. Eventually in three or four years' time, we're going to see all that.

"At the moment, yes, he's made one or two mistakes, the introduction to English football has been different for him. It's not what he's used to in Spain. But today he's shown he's prepared to get in amongst it, he's got in a couple of punches and he's done a great job today."

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