De Gea beats Rooney to award

David De Gea is the recipient of ManUtd.com's latest Man of the Match award after a superb display in the weekend win over Fulham.

The Spaniard produced two top-class saves and generally commanded his penalty area at Craven Cottage in a clean sheet that will have gone a long way to silencing any critics.

He picked up 44% of the votes in our poll, beating matchwinner Wayne Rooney (38%) into second place. Jonny Evans delivered an accomplished defensive performance on his return from injury but was some way back in third with 9%.

Nani, who looked bright on his first league start since September, and Rio Ferdinand, who also impressed alongside Evans, rounded off our shortlist.

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