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Guardiola reveals why he gave Donnarumma & Man Metropolis teammates day without work forward of Champions League conflict

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Pep Guardiola has defined why he gave his Manchester Metropolis gamers, together with Italy’s , a full day without work forward of their Champions League match in opposition to Borussia Dortmund.

Metropolis would often prepare the day earlier than a European fixture, with the primary quarter-hour open to the media, however Guardiola determined his squad wanted additional restoration after their latest Premier League efforts.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Erling Haaland celebrates with Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester Metropolis after a save throughout the Premier League match between Manchester Metropolis and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photograph by Carl Recine/Getty Photographs)

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Guardiola reveals why he gave Man Metropolis stars a day without work

“We are going to prepare tomorrow morning,” the Catalan coach instructed reporters at his pre-match press convention, . “I’ve achieved it a number of occasions. Generally I favor it. It was such a demanding recreation in opposition to Bournemouth, I favor they keep at residence.”

Guardiola’s aspect defeated Bournemouth on Sunday, whereas Dortmund have had an extended relaxation, final enjoying on Friday. The Metropolis boss admitted the schedule favours groups in different leagues.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Pep Guardiola, Supervisor of Manchester Metropolis, reacts throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD1 match between Manchester Metropolis and SSC Napoli at Metropolis of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photograph by Dan Istitene/Getty Photographs)

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“In Germany and France they attempt to play on Friday,” Guardiola added. “Right here it’s fully the alternative. But when I don’t prefer it, I am going and prepare in Germany or France.”

The Premier League champions will resume preparations on Wednesday morning earlier than internet hosting Dortmund on the Etihad later that night.

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Serie A

In the present day’s Papers: Donnarumma on Milan, Zaniolo, Paz-Yildiz present

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La Gazzetta dello Sport

I watch Milan 

Interview with Donnarumma

‘I’m intrigued by the Allegri turnaround: I do know this place, they may win the Scudetto now’

Pulisic hassle, Rabiot in danger, membership irritated

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Lautaro

He doesn’t cease now: Scores with Argentina, on the Olimpico on Saturday

Totti: The captain speaks 

‘Roma, you’ll want the helmet’

Corriere dello Sport

The most recent Zaniolo

Unique interview: Nicolo and Udinese seen as a decisive alternative. By no means so open and self-critical

‘Roma, I apologise. I’m now searching for happiness’

‘I celebrated within the flawed method on the Olimpico, I used to be going via a troublesome interval. My errors have made me who I’m as we speak. I simply hope to persuade Gattuso’

Loopy for Gasp 

65,000 on the Olimpicio

The seventy fifth sell-out of the Friedkin period in opposition to Inter on Saturday. Pellegrini pushing to play from the beginning

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Inter, everybody charged-up 

Due to the nationwide groups

Wins, objectives and assists from Lauatro to Calha. 13 Nerazzurri returning victorious

Juve, right here’s Vlahovic once more 

Returning as a starter in Como

The matches with Serbia have unlocked Dusan: Tudor relaunches him with Yildiz

The untouchable Pioli returns to San Siro 

The good ex of Milan is not ‘on fireplace’

He’s began the season badly, however Florence is on his facet: He’ll look to begin once more on the place the place they gave him a well-known chant

Gilmour, Napoli provides religion 

Enjoying in Lobotka’s place

World Cup qualifiers, will the thirtieth spherical of Serie A be introduced ahead? 

The request for the play-offs

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Tuttosport

‘Paz-Yildiz future present’

Como-Juve on Sunday can also be a battle between two ascending skills

Behind-the-scenes of the duel, information on their futures, and the votes of confidence from Giaccherini and Morfeo: ‘Cleverness and character of a no.9, he’ll turn out to be a Ballon d’Or candidate. However do coaches stick with taking part in midfielders on the wing?’. Clahovic in pole place to guide the Bianconeri assault, in the meantime, Barcelona take into consideration him for after Lewandowski

‘Play on the road and also you’ll discover one other Alex & Totti’ 

Golden Boy 2025: Listed here are the 25 finalists. Interview with Vieira

The Genoa coach on the Tuttosport occasion: ‘Generally it’s important to sacrifice the three factors to assist a younger participant develop. Cubarsi leads the standings. Pio breaks via, among the many wildcards with Leoni

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Zapata, Toro for half-hour 

New progress

He’s now able to play half an hour at excessive depth. Already in opposition to Napoli on Saturday?

Gigio: ‘Milan worthy of the Scudetto, turning it round underneath Allegri’

However Pulisic is out

European qualification in Champions League format? 

UEFA wish to change

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Serie A

Participant Scores: Italy 3-0 Israel – Retegui and Donnarumma shine shiny

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Mateo Retegui’s brace and Gigio Donnarumma’s saves

Italy participant scores vs. Israel

Donnarumma 8 – Two essential saves, one in every half. Italy have the very best keeper on the earth, however shouldn’t want him this a lot to beat the 76th-ranked crew within the FIFA rating.

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Di Lorenzo 6  – A balanced efficiency. Even when he misplaced possession 9 instances, his passing accuracy was over 90%.

Mancini 7 – Dominated within the air, successful 4 aerial duels from 4. No coincidence that he scored his first worldwide objective with a header.

Calafiori 6 – Not as efficient as common, particularly with the ball at his ft. Misplaced possession 12 instances, greater than every other Italian defender tonight.

UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Andrea Cambiaso of Italy is challenged by Dan Biton of Israel in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)

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Cambiaso 6 – Glimpses of high quality down the suitable flank, however he wasn’t constant sufficient. (85’ Spinazzola N/A).

Tonali 6 – The star, the most effective Italy gamers beneath Gattuso, wasn’t as sharp as common. Absolutely a bit drained, having already made 13 appearances this season. (92’ Piccoli N/A).

Locatelli 6.5 – A typical Locatelli efficiency. He was stable defensively and performed the ball safely. Typically too safely. (85’ Cristante N/A).

Barella 6.5 – An all-round efficiency, with good passes and a number of other duels gained, however he wanted extra accuracy within the closing third.

Dimarco 7 – He usually made the suitable actions within the closing third. After some intriguing crosses, he finally delivered the help for Mancini within the dying minutes.

UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Mateo Retegui of Italy celebrates scoring his crew’s first objective in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)

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Retegui 8 – Earned and transformed a penalty kick within the first half. Recovered the ball excessive up the pitch and scored the second after the break. Pure distinction maker tonight.

Raspadori 5.5 – Simply 17 touches in 45 minutes, one shot. Misplaced possession 4 instances. Not sufficient.  (46’ Pio Esposito 5.5).

Coach: Gattuso 6.5 – Fourth consecutive win with 16 objectives scored, greater than every other Italy coach in the identical interval. For the primary time, he used a three-man defence, mirroring Israel’s system. With this win, Italy are mathematically certified for the World Cup playoffs. He is aware of it was the minimal goal and that the powerful half will begin within the coming months, resulting in the playoffs in March 2026.

Israel: Glazer 5; Dasa 5.5 (89’ Mizrahi N/A), Baltaxa 5, Blorian 5, Revivo 5; E Peretz 5.5 (75’ Abu Fani N/A), Gloukh 6, Khalaili 6.5 (73’ Torial 4); Biton 5.5, Baribo 5.5 (72’ Turgeman), Solomon 6 (89’ Shua N/A). Coach: Ben Simon 6.

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Serie A

Donnarumma: ‘Sure Italy will get to the 2026 World Cup’

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Gianluigi Donnarumma admits he would ‘love’ to return in time and play the defeat to Norway once more, however Italy should look ahead. ‘I’m sure we are going to get to the World Cup.’

The Azzurri secured their play-off spot with , because of a brace from Mateo Retegui and the late Gianluca Mancini effort on a nook kick routine.

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Donnarumma had fumbled a easy cross throughout final week’s 3-1 victory over Estonia in Tallinn, however this night reminded everybody why he’s thought-about the most effective goalkeeper on the planet with two massive saves on Israeli counter-attacks.

Donnarumma has religion in Italy

UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Gamers of Italy pose for a staff {photograph} previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)

“Errors can occur, it’s a part of the sport, thankfully we have been 3-0 up when it occurred,”

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“I did properly to neglect it right away, additionally because of my teammates and the coach. I used to be totally targeting this match, I’m pleased with the work executed by the staff. Each match is sophisticated now, so that you do have to endure for each level, and Israel triggered us issues. We have been very decided to maintain a clear sheet and that pleases me.

“I noticed an excellent staff, actual dedication from those that got here off the bench too. I’m very pleased with the work the coach is doing, he has a rapport with everybody, whether or not they’re within the beginning XI or not, and that is essential.”

UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Gianluca Mancini of Italy celebrates scoring his staff’s third objective through the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)

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Gattuso has gained all 4 video games answerable for the Nazionale, the place the staff scored 16 targets and conceded 5, however 4 of these have been in final month’s weird 5-4 success over Israel.

“He has this unimaginable character, transmits his starvation, dedication and approach of seeing soccer. He has a powerful rapport with us all, needs to assault and management the sport, we’ve solely simply began working with him, so we are able to maintain enhancing,” added Manchester Metropolis star Donnarumma.

“We’re prepared for November after which for the play-offs.”

UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Italy, interacts with Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy after the staff’s victory within the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)

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Italy had hoped to qualify straight for the 2026 World Cup, however began on fully the mistaken foot with a 3-0 defeat in Norway beneath earlier coach Luciano Spalletti.

Those that participated that day would love a time machine to return and play it over again.

“I used to be speaking to the staff earlier, you can not get a sport mistaken now, or you find yourself straight within the play-offs. Naturally, I’d like to play that once more, as we have been like a special staff, we have been in all places,” confessed Donnarumma.

“Now we’ve to look ahead, as we’ve an enormous alternative. I’m positive this can be a sturdy staff and sure we are going to get to the World Cup.”

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Even when Italy beat Norway subsequent month and end stage on factors, the objective distinction is so immense that they can’t overtake them.

The draw for the play-offs will likely be made on November 21, with the primary sport scheduled in March 2026.

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Premier League

Italy gamers in Premier League: Extra Calafiori and Donnarumma clear sheets

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Italy star Riccardo Calafiori helped Arsenal to a different clear sheet within the , whereas Sandro Tonali, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Guglielmo Vicario and Future Udogie additionally celebrated victories within the English high flight over the weekend.

Right here is how the Italy internationals within the Premier League obtained on this weekend.

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Italy stars in Premier League: Wins for Calafiori, Donnarumma, Tonali, Udogie and Vicario

Calafiori has began each Premier League sport of the 2025-26 marketing campaign at left-back for Arsenal, and helped his aspect to their fourth clear sheet from seven league matches with their 2-0 win over West Ham at The Emirates on Saturday.

Calafiori and The Gunners at present sit alone on the high of the Premier League standings after this weekend’s fixtures, with 16 factors from their first seven matches of the marketing campaign.

Donnarumma stored his second Premier League clear sheet earlier this summer season. The Italy captain was a part of Pep Guardiola’s aspect that inflicted a 1-0 defeat upon Brentford on Sunday.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester Metropolis celebrates his workforce’s second objective scored by teammate Jeremy Doku (not pictured) in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD1 match between Manchester Metropolis and SSC Napoli at Metropolis of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Picture by Ryan Pierse/Getty Photographs)

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Italy duo Udogie and Vicario had been additionally victorious over the weekend. Their Tottenham aspect rose to a 2-1 victory over Leeds United, who didn’t embody Wilfried Gnonto of their matchday squad.

LEEDS, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 04: Future Udogie of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Brenden Aaronson of Leeds United in the course of the Premier League match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Highway on October 04, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Picture by Stu Forster/Getty Photographs)

Each gamers, like Calafiori, will now head over to Italy to workforce up with the remainder of the Azzurri squad for October’s worldwide fixtures towards Estonia and Israel.

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Sandro Tonali may even be becoming a member of them. He’s recent off the again of a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in what was Newcastle’s second victory of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

Tonali has performed for each minute in eight out of Newcastle’s 9 aggressive matches to date this time period.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 05: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest battle for possession in the course of the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St James’ Park on October 05, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Picture by George Wooden/Getty Photographs)

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The weekend was much less beneficial for Federico Chiesa and Liverpool, who fell to a 2-1 defeat towards Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Chiesa remained an unused substitute, whereas Giovanni Leoni sat out

Michael Kayode performed for the complete 90 minutes as Brentford fell to a 1-0 defeat towards Manchester Metropolis.

Diego Coppola was once more an unused substitute for Brighton throughout their 1-1 draw with struggling Wolves. He has performed for simply 16 minutes within the Premier League .

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LALIGA

Donnarumma Ballon d’Or placement highest for an Italian since Buffon in 2017

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Manchester Metropolis and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma completed ninth place within the 2025 Ballon d’Or, while additionally profitable the Yashin Trophy for greatest goalkeeper.

for the primary award was the best for an Italian participant since Gianluigi Buffon in 2017.

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Buffon completed third within the 2017 Ballon d’Or, on account of his membership’s league success and narrowly lacking out on the Champions League when Juventus misplaced 4-1 within the last to Actual Madrid.

PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 06: Gianluigi Buffon of Italy attends earlier than the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2 match between France and Italy at Parc des Princes stadium on September 06, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photograph by Claudio Villa/Getty Pictures)

Donnarumma success with PSG rewarded at Ballon d’Or ceremony

Donnarumma was an integral a part of PSG’s success final season, placing in a number of stellar performances on the membership’s path to profitable the Champions League – with notably spectacular shows towards the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal.

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Donnarumma was additionally the final Italian participant to characteristic within the prime 10 of , ending tenth within the 2021 version. Now, 4 years later, the goalkeeper is again amongst one of the best ten gamers on the earth.

Italy gamers in Premier League: Extra Calafiori and Donnarumma clear sheets

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester Metropolis celebrates his crew’s second purpose scored by teammate Jeremy Doku (not pictured) in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD1 match between Manchester Metropolis and SSC Napoli at Metropolis of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photograph by Ryan Pierse/Getty Pictures)

The previous Milan man joined Manchester Metropolis in the summertime, after PSG changed him with Lucas Chevalier as a result of calls for of head coach Luis Enrique.

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Serie A

Legendary Ex Italy & Nerazzurri Goalkeeper Argues No House For Martinez “If Inter Milan Had Signed Donnarumma”

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Walter Zenga believes Josep Martinez would have had no house at Inter Milan if the membership had signed Gianluigi Donnarumma in the summertime. 

Chatting with , Zenga detailed how Donnarumma’s arrival would have affected Martinez’s state of affairs at San Siro.

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With set to depart Inter on the finish of the season, the Nerazzurri had thought of signing the Italian star this summer time.

In the meantime, was searching for a brand new membership after falling out of favor at Paris Saint-Germain.

Regardless of his AC Milan previous, Inter had been wanting to lure him again to San Siro.

Nevertheless, Donnarumma’s substantial wages and PSG’s asking worth put the Serie A giants off.

However, Manchester Metropolis noticed a window of alternative and determined to behave rapidly.

Certainly, the Cityzens signed the 26-year-old on deadline day for a reported price of £26 million.

As for Inter, they proceed to put their belief in Sommer, with Martinez vying for his probability from the bench.

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Walter Zenga Insists Josep Martinez Would’ve Had No Probability at Inter Milan Had Gianluigi Donnarumma Arrived from PSG

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 29: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after teammate Ousmane Dembele (not pictured) scores his workforce’s first objective through the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Last First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on April 29, 2025 in London, England. (Picture by Justin Setterfield/Getty Pictures)

Zenga believes that goalkeepers like Donnarumma are eager to play each minute.

Subsequently, he insists the brand new Man Metropolis star would by no means conform to rotate with anybody.

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“Prime goalkeepers like Buffon and Neuer don’t want this,” Zenga stated.

“If Inter had signed Donnarumma, there wouldn’t have been any alternation with Martinez.”

Donnarumma’s arrival would’ve possible pressured Martinez to depart the membership.

Nevertheless, the Spaniard now has an opportunity to leapfrog Sommer within the pecking order and turn into the brand new No.1.

Certainly, Cristian Chivu handed the 27-year-old his first begin in Serie A this season on Monday.

Moreover, Martinez impressed in opposition to Sassuolo, making a sensational save to disclaim Andrea Pinamonti.

It’s laborious to rule out the potential for the ex-Genoa keeper cementing his place as Inter’s first-choice goalkeeper.

But, he should preserve this stage of efficiency to persuade Chivu to bench Sommer completely.

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Di Lorenzo ‘joked’ with Donnarumma about Man Metropolis vs. Napoli

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Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo admits he ‘joked’ with Gigio Donnarumma about tonight’s and feels Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne are ‘accustomed to huge challenges.’

Di Lorenzo spoke to Sky Sport Italia just some hours earlier than the kick-off of Manchester Metropolis-Napoli on Thursday.

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The Partenopei are again in Europe’s elite competitors after one season.

“We missed the Champions League, and we’re pleased to play in it once more. Metropolis are a robust aspect, however this match might be useful to measure our degree,” Di Lorenzo mentioned

Tonight’s recreation will see Italy captain Donnarumma reunite with a number of compatriots, together with Di Lorenzo.

This will even be Donnarumma’s first-ever Champions League recreation for Manchester Metropolis.

Di Lorenzo ‘joked’ with Donnarumma about Man Metropolis vs. Napoli

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester Metropolis provides the workforce directions in the course of the Premier League match between Manchester Metropolis and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Picture by Michael Regan/Getty Photographs)

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“We now have spoken lately, and we joked concerning the recreation even in the course of the [Italy national team] coaching retreat,” Di Lorenzo admitted.

The Napoli captain and his teammates in defence may have a difficult job tonight as they’ll come up in opposition to the most effective centre-forwards in Europe, Erling Haaland.

Guardiola reveals why he gave Donnarumma & Man Metropolis teammates day without work forward of Champions League conflict

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Erling Haaland celebrates with Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester Metropolis after a save in the course of the Premier League match between Manchester Metropolis and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Photographs)

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“We all know how devastating he’s; we’ll want a high-level defensive efficiency to cease him,” mentioned Di Lorenzo.

“We’ll should be good in assault as nicely, making an attempt to benefit from the few weak factors they’ve.”

Di Lorenzo: De Bruyne and McTominay ‘accustomed to huge challenges’

SASSUOLO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli and teammate Scott McTominay pose for a photograph at full-time following their victory within the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and SSC Napoli at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on August 23, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)

McTominay and De Bruyne have had a convincing begin to the season on the Stadio Maradona and can begin on the Etihad Stadium tonight. The Belgian will reunite along with his ex-fans for the primary time since leaving Metropolis on the finish of his contract in June.

“They’re accustomed to huge challenges; they received’t endure from Champions League stress,” Di Lorenzo concluded.

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Italy gamers in Premier League: Spectacular Donnarumma debut, one other Spurs CS

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Gianluigi Donnarumma impressed on his Premier League debut for Manchester Metropolis over the weekend, however one other Italy goalkeeper in Guglielmo Vicario sits atop the clear sheet charts in England’s high flight.

Right here is how the Italy internationals within the Premier League acquired on this weekend.

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Donnarumma debut

Donnarumma made a optimistic impression at The Etihad throughout his first begin for Man Metropolis following on the finish of the summer season switch window.

Thrown in immediately for his first begin within the Manchester Derby this weekend, Donnarumma earned rave opinions for his shot-stopping skills in opposition to Ruben Amorim’s Man United. The spotlight for the Italy captain got here within the second half, with an exquisite, one-handed diving save to stop Bryan Mbeumo inside the space.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester Metropolis makes a save from Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United in the course of the Premier League match between Manchester Metropolis and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Picture by Michael Regan/Getty Photographs)

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Whereas Donnarumma just isn’t finest identified for his ball-playing means, like his Man Metropolis predecessor Ederson, there are few higher on the planet in terms of conventional goalkeeping values, ie. shot-stopping and commanding his space.

Donnarumma’s debut earned him a median ranking of 8/10 from .

Vicario has finest clear sheet document in Premier League

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur claims the ball in the course of the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 30, 2025 in London, England. (Picture by Julian Finney/Getty Photographs)

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Tottenham Hotspur and Italy’s Guglielmo Vicario at present boast the joint-best defensive document within the Premier League after 4 matches.

Vicario began and saved one other clear sheet in a 3-0 victory over West Ham in a London Derby over the weekend.

That was Vicario’s third clear sheet from 4 league matches up to now this season, and he has solely conceded as soon as up to now within the Premier League, which places him stage with Arsenal’s David Raya and Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson on the high of the charts within the race for the Premier League Golden Glove.

Fellow Italy worldwide Future Udogie continues to be awaiting his first Premier League begin of the 2024-25 marketing campaign. He got here into the season carrying an damage, and although he has come off the bench within the final two matches both facet of the worldwide break, he has dound it troublesome to displace current worldwide Djed Spence, who has impressed within the Italian’s absence.

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How the opposite Italy worldwide acquired on within the Premier League this weekend

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal in the course of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on September 13, 2025 in London, England. (Picture by Justin Setterfield/Getty Photographs)

Italy worldwide Riccardo Calafiori began at left-back as soon as once more as Arsenal picked up a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. He and his teammates are stage with the aforementioned Tottenham and Crystal Palace with the perfect defensive data within the Premier League up to now this season.

The previous Bologna centre-back has now began 4 Premier League matches in succession, his longest run of consecutive begins within the league since leaving the Rossoblu final summer season.

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Sandro Tonali earned a median ranking of 8/10 for his efficiency in Newcastle’s 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend. The Italy star was concerned within the build-up for debutant Nick Woltemade’s purpose and earned reward for his optimistic passing and vitality in the midst of the park.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United arrives on the floor previous to kick off sporting the brand new Adidas terrace icons observe high and glasses in the course of the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park on September 13, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Picture by Stu Forster/Getty Photographs)

Federico Chiesa as soon as once more got here off the bench for a cameo look on the finish of Liverpool’s 1-0 win away in opposition to Burnley. Giovanni Leoni, nevertheless, didn’t make the matchday squad on this event.

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Nicolo Savona earned his Premier League debut prior to anticipated, approaching as a first-half substitute for the injured Murillo, however he was not in a position to stop the objectives flooding in, as Arsenal went on to document a 3-0 victory.

Michael Kayode began in a 2-2 draw for Brentford in opposition to Chelsea within the West London Derby this weekend, Wilfried Gnonto appeared off the bench in direction of the tip of Leeds United’s unlucky 1-0 loss in opposition to Fulham, whereas Diego Coppola was as soon as once more an unused substitute for Brighton of their 2-1 loss in opposition to Bournemouth.

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Donnarumma to make his debut within the Manchester derby

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Gianluigi Donnarumma will make his Manchester Metropolis debut in at present’s derby on the Etihad Stadium.

The Italian goalkeeper, who joined from Paris Saint-Germain on the finish of the switch window, is certainly one of 5 adjustments for the sport towards Manchester United.

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Josko Gvardiol, Nico O’Reilly, Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku all come into the facet that misplaced at Brighton earlier than the worldwide break.

Children Stephen Mfuni and Divine Mukasa are on the bench with seven former Academy gamers a part of the matchday squad.

Workforce information

TEAMS

CITY XI: Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Rodrigo, Bernardo (C), Reijnders, Foden, Doku, Haaland

Subs: Trafford, Ake, Nico, Savinho, Nunes, Bobb, Mukasa, Lewis, Mfuni

UNITED XI: Bayindir, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Yoro, Shaw, Dorgu, Ugarte, Fernandes, Mbeumo, Amad, Seso.

Subs: Heaton, Lammens, Fredricson, Heaven, Leon, Maguire, Casemiro, Mainoo, Zirkzee.

THE ITALIAN JOB

Gianluigi Donnarumma will change into the eighth Metropolis participant to make his Premier League bow in a Manchester derby and the third goalkeeper after Andreas Isaksson in 2006 and Claudio Bravo in 2016.

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5 of the earlier seven debutants ended up on the successful facet, though it might be a giant ask to change into the primary to attain since present former striker a Georgia president Mikhail Kavelashvili in 1996!

Goalkeepers have been the speaking level forward of kick-off with Senne Lammens becoming a member of United throughout the summer time switch window.

It might have been the primary time in 18 years that two goalkeepers each made their debuts in a Premier League, excluding opening weekend video games, however Lammens is on the bench for the guests.

ERLING THE Kind MAN

Neither facet have been in nice form within the opening weeks of the marketing campaign with Metropolis dropping two of our first three Premier League matches for the primary time since 2004/05.

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It’s some time since United have gone right into a derby forward of us within the desk, though they’ve misplaced two of their opening 4 matches, together with a Carabao Cup defeat to League Two facet Grimsby City.

So it is perhaps higher to have a look at people and, after all, Erling Haaland could be very hardly ever out of shape.

The Norwegian has three in three Premier League video games and throughout the worldwide break he scored 5 within the win over Moldova, in addition to claiming two assists.

With six targets in eight appearances towards United, together with a hat-trick, Haaland might hopefully be our talisman once more.

Match stats

Metropolis have received 5 of our final eight Premier League matches towards United, although we didn’t win final season for the primary time since 2020/21.

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United have inflicted 1 / 4 of Pep Guardiola’s whole residence Premier League defeats as Metropolis supervisor, with the guests successful 4 occasions on the Etihad towards the Catalan. They’re in search of consecutive wins on the Etihad for the primary time since March 2021.

Since 2015/16, the house workforce has ended on the successful facet in simply six out of 20 Premier League conferences within the Manchester derby. Certainly, since then, the one Premier League fixture to see extra away wins is Crystal Palace vs Liverpool.

United registered their eighth win in 30 Premier League matches below Ruben Amorim due to their 3-2 win over newly-promoted Burnley of their final sport. Half of Amorim’s wins have been towards promoted sides, with the Portuguese supervisor holding only a 16% win ratio towards sides not promoted to the division that marketing campaign.

Pep Guardiola has misplaced 49 of his 345 Premier League matches, with 22% of these coming because the begin of final November. A defeat on this sport would see him take the second largest variety of video games to lose 50, behind Sir Alex Ferguson, whose fiftieth defeat wasn’t till his 367th match.

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United have had 58 photographs within the Premier League this season, 14 greater than some other facet. It’s their most photographs within the first three video games of a season since 2017/18.

United have made probably the most off-ball runs in behind their opponent’s defensive position within the Premier League this season (131), with ahead Bryan Mbeumo answerable for 54 of these – probably the most of any participant. Three of the 5 most in-behind runs by a participant in a match thus far in 2025/26 have been Mbeumo, with a excessive of twenty-two towards Burnley final trip.

Bruno Fernandes has created probably the most probabilities within the Premier League this season thus far each total (12) and in open play (8). Fernandes has additionally scored in every of United’s final three wins towards Metropolis within the competitors (March 2021, January 2023, December 2024).

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