DE GEA ANSWERS THE FANS Reds goalkeeper David De Gea fields questions sent in by fans from around the world... How big are your hands? What size gloves do you wear?
I've always had big hands, even when I was a kid. I guess I was destined to be a goalkeeper. I wear a size 10.5 glove. How closely do you follow Atletico Madrid and what have you made of them this season?
I still look out for their results and follow their fortunes closely. Thankfully they're often on the television here in England so I can watch the games sometimes as well. They're doing really well this season - at the moment they're second in the league, so if they can keep picking up victories then who knows? There's no reason they can't battle it out with Real Madrid and Barcelona for the championship. The Atletico fans are superb - the support they give the players is amazing. Like United, it's a special place to play. Who has the hardest shot in training?
This won't be a surprise but Paul Scholes has a fierce shot. Nani can also hit the ball well and Nick Powell has stung my hands a few times. To be honest, everybody strikes the ball well. There aren't many easy shots. Your girlfriend is a singer, but how's your singing voice?
I'm all about stopping shots, not singing! I must admit, I've not got a great voice. She does her thing well and I do mine - it's better if we stick to what we're good at. What would you be if you were not a footballer?
All I can remember is wanting to be a footballer. It's all I've ever wanted to do and it's hard for me to even consider doing anything else. I guess if football wasn't an option I would have concentrated a bit harder at school and put my mind to my studies. I probably would have gone to university and tried to attain a degree related to sport. I also enjoyed history at school, learning about important dates and events. Have you been able to communicate with Shinji Kagawa and how do you rate him as a player?
You'd be surprised! Even though he doesn't speak Spanish and I don't speak Japanese we've still managed to communicate a little bit. He's a really nice guy and, like me, he's having classes and learning English. So we can communicate a little bit. Of course, it's no secret what a good player he is on the pitch. It's a shame he's been out injured recently because he was a very important member of the team at the beginning of the season. Hopefully he'll be back soon. Do you have any specific routines or superstititions before matches?
I've got a lot of little things that I always try and repeat in the same way before a game but they're all small things and I don't want to give too much away by talking about them. It's more that I have a routine I try and stick to rather than any major superstitions. What's the best Spanish restaurant you've found in Manchester?
There are a few but it's hard to find something really authentic. You can find a few Spanish places but nothing is exactly like home. It's okay, though: I'm not here to eat Spanish food! More: De Gea relishes pressure | Schmeichel admires De Gea | Vote for Player of the Month | 
