When last season finished, the debate of who should start in United's goal was still open, with De Gea and Dean Henderson fighting for the same spot.
The Englishman finished the 2020-21 season as the starting goalkeeper for Premier League games, but De Gea's great performances have sent him back to the bench.
Henderson got injured and had COVID-19 issues after that, which made De Gea the starter goalkeeper since day one of this season.
The former Atletico player knew that he had to make the best out of Henderson's absence and his great performances have ended the debate of the 'Red Devils' starting goalkeeper.
His last minute penalty save against Noble, in the West Ham game was the icing on the cake in De Gea's start to the season.
This is the reason why according to 'The Sun', Henderson will ask United to send him on loan during the January transfer window to get some playing time.