Man City's Gianluigi Donnarumma was excellent against Newcastle (Image: AFP or licensors)

On another day, Man City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's performance could well have earned his side a draw, or even a win, against Newcastle on Saturday evening.

As it transpired, the Magpies ran out 2-1 winners after Harvey Barnes twice managed to penetrate the Italian goalkeeper's defensive breach, but it was a performance that served as a reminder of just why he is one of the world's best goalkeepers.

Four times Donnarumma made huge point blank saves to keep his side in the game. The first came inside the first minute when Barnes was the beneficiary of Joelinton winning the ball back on the edge of City's box but Donnarumma got down low to deny him a certain goal.

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