At Anfield, Donnarumma denied a deflected Alexis Mac Allister strike late in the 2-1 win over Liverpool, a save hailed as the season’s best so far. The Italian keeper’s reflexes and composure kept City’s advantage intact.
In the final minutes of the 2-1 victory over Newcastle, Donnarumma again stepped up, stopping a low volley from Harvey Barnes in stoppage time and punching away a corner to seal the win. His performances underline his importance to Pep Guardiola’s side.