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Juan Mata believes Manchester United must improve so they become less reliant on their in-form goalkeeper, David De Gea.
De Gea was named man of the match in United’s 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, keeping a clean sheet despite the opposition’s nine shots on target.
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It is the latest in a string of fine performances from the 24-year-old, who has been the one constant member of United’s much-depleted defence.
De Gea’s solid display allowed his side to score three unanswered goals – the second of which was claimed by Mata.
“Personally, I was fortunate to score again,” Mata wrote on his personal blog. “To be honest, I watched the footage and it’s true that I’m offside after Robin [Van Persie’s] header.
“That is something you don’t realise when you are on the pitch.”
Mata continued to laud De Gea’s performance as one of the main reasons for United’s victory.
“He is in top form. Everybody’s praising him and now we have to keep working so we don’t need so many saves from him in the next few games; we have to get better in that regard.
“David gives us complete confidence.
“Liverpool created chances and they didn’t score because of him.”
