Manchester City have match-winners at either end of the pitch | OneFootball

It is well-established that Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma are world-class players. The pair have firmly established themselves as arguably the world’s best goalkeeper and striker, respectively. The quality they add to the Manchester City squad is well known. But they give Pep Guardiola a match-winner at either end of the pitch. That could prove to be invaluable across this season and beyond.

The Premier League monthly awards for September show what Manchester City has in their squad.

Erling Haaland was named the Premier League Player of the Month for September. In three Premier League matches across September, Haaland scored five goals and added an assist. The goals Haaland scored tell part of the story. His overall performances have been outstanding. He has inspired his team with his ability to lead from the front, and he has also been more than willing to help his team defensively. His goals cap off his and his team’s work, and Erling Haaland’s September performances were from the top drawer.

Gianluigi Donnarumma took out the Premier League’s Save of the Month award for September. His stunning save in Manchester City’s 3-nil win over Manchester United saw him claim the honor. Donnarumma’s save came when the City held a 2-nil lead as he denied a Bryan Mbeumo volley to maintain his team’s lead. James Trafford also took out the Save of the Month for August in what has been two good months for Manchester City’s goalkeepers.

Not many other teams have pillars like Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma on their books.

In Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma, Manchester City have two players capable of deciding any match. Haaland’s goals and presence strike fear into City’s opponents and his game looks to have gone up another level this season. If he can maintain the strong form he has shown to begin this season anything is possible for City and Haaland.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has made an immediate impact since arriving at Manchester City from PSG. The Italian goalkeeper has provided a calming presence to his team. His ability to make crucial saves is well-documented. This was on full display in Manchester City’s recent 1-nil win over Brentford. Donnarumma produced a stunning save to deny Igor Thiago an equaliser in the 47th minute of the match at the GTech Community Stadium. Outside of his saves, Donnarumma has brought leadership to Pep Guardiola’s squad. His ability to command his area and lead his defence has been vital to his team.

In Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma, Manchester City have match-winners at either end of the pitch. Both players can decide games with goals, or thier ability to keep them out. That could prove to be vital for Pep Guardiola’s side as they bid to return to the top of English and European football this season.