De Gea dedicates incredible save to late grandmother

WHAT HAPPENED? The Manchester United goalkeeper jumped high to slap away the Leicester star's attempt from a set-piece early in the second half of his side's 1-0 victory at the King Power Stadium on Thursday evening.

WHAT THEY SAID: De Gea took to Twitter after the game to pay tribute to his late grandmother, writing: "This save and the victory is for you grandma. Keep watching me flying wherever you are."

THE BIGGER PICTURE: De Gea was a key figure as United collected three points in the East Midlands and are now on a three-game winning streak in the Premier League, having recovered from two embarrassing defeats in their first two matches.

STORY IN TWO PHOTOS:

DID YOU KNOW? De Gea now has

David De Gea has now kept 133 Premier League clean sheets. The most of any Goalkeeper to play for Manchester United:

🥇 David De Gea - 133
🥈 Tim Howard & Edwin Van der Sar - 132
🥉 Peter Schmeichel - 128

Superb save from Maddison’s free kick. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/TWVVsIIliV

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) September 1, 2022

WHAT NEXT FOR UNITED? The Red Devils will be hoping De Gea can keep a third straight clean sheet this weekend as they host Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.