De Gea was left out of the starting XI for the 1-0 victory at Old Trafford, with Anders Lindegaard making a rare start between the sticks. The former Atletico Madrid man has found his form under scrutiny since arriving at United, but the Spaniard has rejected suggestions he was dropped by Sir Alex Ferguson for the clash with Steve Bruce's Black Cats. "I didn't play in the past weekend but Ferguson told me it was just so I could rest. He's an incredible coach and without doubt the best in the world," De Gea told Cadena Ser. De Gea also believes he has learned a lot already in his short time in England admitting it is more professional than Spain "What I have learned since the summer in England is more than most of my professional career in Spain," added De Gea. "It is another world in all of the concepts." Meanwhile, De Gea has warned rivals Manchester City that the Premier League title race is far from over. City hold a five-point lead over their bitter rivals and they outlined their title credentials with a stunning 6-1 win over United at Old Trafford last month. However, De Gea is refusing to panic and insists United can still beat City to the championship. "United can still win it all. It's still not decided that City will finish first," noted De Gea.
