Five key players

AFP selects five players who played pivotal roles in United's 13th Premier League title.

DAVID DE GEA (ESP; goalkeeper)

After a difficult debut season at Old Trafford, De Gea has established himself as United's first-choice goalkeeper. The 22-year-old Spaniard has made occasional high-profile mistakes, notably in the 3-2 win at home to Fulham in August and the 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in January, but he has also produced some outstanding performances. United manager Alex Ferguson praised him after the recent 2-2 draw at West Ham United, saying he had developed into "a really first-class goalkeeper".