Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has secured the prestigious 2022/23 Castrol Golden Glove award for the most clean sheets in the season. His remarkable performance and consistency in keeping opponents at bay have earned him sole ownership of the accolade, leaving his closest rival, Alisson, behind in the race.
De Gea’s Triumph:
The outcome of this season’s Golden Glove was virtually sealed when Alisson conceded a goal for Liverpool in their home match against Aston Villa, effectively ending his bid for the award. With 14 clean sheets and only one match remaining, the Brazilian goalkeeper couldn’t catch up to De Gea’s impressive tally of 16 clean sheets. De Gea further solidified his lead by keeping yet another clean sheet in Manchester United’s crucial 1-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth.
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A Repeat Victory:
This is not the first time that David De Gea has claimed the Castrol Golden Glove. The talented goalkeeper previously clinched the award in the 2017/18 season, accumulating an impressive 18 clean sheets. With his latest triumph, De Gea has showcased his exceptional goalkeeping skills and consistency throughout multiple seasons, solidifying his status as one of the best in the league.
Aiming for a New Record:
While De Gea has secured the Castrol Golden Glove for this season, he still has an opportunity to surpass his previous record. With two matches remaining for Manchester United, including a highly anticipated clash against Chelsea on Thursday and a final encounter with Fulham next Sunday, De Gea has a chance to add to his clean sheet tally and set a new personal best.