Man Utd star De Gea has 'something extra' and is the pick of Premier League goalkeeping pack – Heaton

Burnley’s No. 1, who started his own career at Old Trafford, believes a Spain international continues to set the standard in the English top flight

Manchester United’s David de Gea remains “slightly ahead” of his rivals when it comes to the cream of the Premier League goalkeeping crop, says Burnley’s Tom Heaton.
A Spain international is considered by many to have become not only the finest performer in English football, but the best in the world in his chosen position.
At 28 years of age, he is at the peak of his powers and maintaining a remarkable level of consistency.

There are a number of hopefuls looking to steal his crown in the near future, with the likes of Alisson and Ederson having helped to raise the bar with their ball-playing and shot-stopping skill sets.
Heaton, though, believes that De Gea remains at the top of the chart at present.
The England international, speaking at Precision’s Goalkeeping event for his bespoke glove range, told Goal of his pick in the Premier League: “It’s a difficult one. It’s obviously tight. I still lean on David de Gea. It’s all down to opinion.
“For me, he’s just got that extra something in terms of keeping the ball out of the net. He’s still very good with his feet, but the saves he produces in big moments probably puts him slightly ahead of everyone else, in my eyes.”
Heaton knows all about life under the brightest of spotlights at United having started his own career at Old Trafford.