Manchester United goalkeeper had his question answered by Sky Sports commentator
Wednesday 23 January 2019 12:53, UK
Martin Tyler is used to responding to stats questions from football fans - but this week was a bit different.
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea got in touch with Sky Sports via Twitter to pose our commentator a query about his heroic performance in United's 1-0 win over Tottenham on January 13.
Martin said on commentary during the game at Wembley: "They get Golden Gloves goalkeepers, so David de Gea should get a Golden Boot."
This was in reference to the numerous stops the Spaniard made with his feet that day and the United No 1 wanted to know more.
He asked: "I see I made four saves with my feet against Tottenham the week before last, but is that the most in a Premier League game this season?"
Writing in his column, Tyler responded: "Can I first say how absolutely delighted I am to hear from David and he has maybe now opened the door for other players to ask questions about their own careers!
"Now, as for the question itself, the four stops David made with his feet to help United beat Spurs 1-0 is indeed a record in the Premier League this season, beating the three that Bournemouth's Asmir Begovic made in a 2-1 loss at Newcastle in November.
"In fact, you and Asmir are the only 'keepers to have made more than two saves with their feet in a Premier League match this campaign."
Are you a current professional footballer with a burning stats question to ask? Well, why not follow De Gea's lead and tweet us @SkySportsPL or @SkyFootball and Martin will get back to you!
