Donnarumma shines in Manchester City debut as they beat United 3-0

Gianluigi Donnarumma marked his Manchester City debut with a commanding performance and a clean sheet as City beat local rivals Manchester United 3-0, a result that underlined Pep Guardiola's immediate trust in the new goalkeeper and has set in motion fresh questions over squad plans at both clubs. The Italian, signed from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day, was handed the gloves for the derby and produced several important stops as Erling Haaland scored twice and Phil Foden also found the net.

Donnarumma ended the match having made two saves, three punches to clear danger, three clearances and an aerial duel won, while completing 15 of 27 passes and six of 18 long balls. Commenting on the display, former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel told Premier League media that Donnarumma "has shown exactly why Pep Guardiola has signed him" and that City have already demonstrated faith in the signing. Schmeichel added that the keeper "played really well this first 45 minutes."

After the game Donnarumma posted images of his celebrations with a short message declaring "Manchester is blue" and a light blue heart, a message that drew likes from current teammates and former PSG...