The goalkeeper remains fond of his last-gasp save against Chelsea in 2012, denying Juan Mata from a set-piece, and credits the stop as pivotal to his Old Trafford career

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David De Gea has named his stunning last-gasp save from a Juan Mata free kick in 2012 as his favourite of his Manchester United career so far.When asked by United's official website, he replied: "The one from Juan against Chelsea - the save from the free kick [in February 2012]."Chelsea ran into a three-goal lead on 50 minutes, only for two Wayne Rooney penalties and a Javier Hernandez equaliser six minutes from time saw United complete a stirring fightback.However, Sir Alex Ferguson & Co. had De Gea on hand to confirm the well-earned draw with a fingertip save from a Mata free kick in the dying seconds.De Gea has spoken previously about the save at Stamford Bridge, adding in 2014: “This save really helped me at the time. I think this is my best for United so far. It was even better because it was against Juan!"Following the save, De Gea credited his last-minute heroics as a turning point for his career at Old Trafford having lost his first-team place to second-choice keeper Anders Lindegaard at points during his debut term.The Spaniard went on to play the final 19 games of United's season after the 3-3 draw, keeping eight clean sheets before further establishing himself the next campaign.