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De Gea fired up for PL glory after Europa heartache

ESPNsoccernet staff
March 16, 2012
David de Gea: 'It is very important for us to now try and secure the Premier League' © PA Photos
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David de Gea is determined to make sure Manchester United do not end the season without silverware after the club's exit from the Europa League.

It is the first time since 2002 that United will not compete in at least one major final, but they go into the last 10 games of the Premier League season a point in front of local rivals Manchester City.

De Gea, who is looking more assured after a baptism of fire in English football this season, knows it is vital that United complete the job in the league and collect a 20th league title.

"It is very important for us now to try and secure the Premier League,'' said De Gea. "We are first. We are the leaders. Manchester City are in good form but we have the team and the supporters to win the league.

"We have a big game coming up at Wolves on Sunday and that is what we must concentrate on now.''

A win at Wolves would take United four points clear, with City not entertaining Chelsea until Wednesday due to the FA Cup.

On his own improvement, De Gea added: "The English league is a bit more aggressive but football is football. There is no real difference. Little by little I feel my confidence in England is growing.

"In the beginning it was all new, the place, the country, the team. But gradually I am getting used to everything and hopefully that continues.''

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