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United clinched a 3-0 win over their rivals at Old Trafford but had De Gea to thank after the Spaniard produced a string of fine saves to keep the visitors at bay. "The fans were brilliant today. Again, they were our 12th man. And again, David was outstanding," Van Persie told Sky Sports. "He was brilliant -- it's not often a team wins 3-0 and the goalkeeper is man of the match. I think Michael Carrick made the difference today, he is so confident on the ball. All of the defenders were calm today." Van Persie scored his fourth goal in four matches as he swept in United's third following good work from Juan Mata. Mata had earlier stooped to head United's second goal five minutes before half-time, but the Spaniard appeared to be in an offside position after Van Persie flicked on Ashley Young's cross. Asked if he had helped the ball on for Mata, Van Persie admitted: "I have to be honest -- but you can put that down as an assist!"
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