Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Newcastle’s new striker makes his mark, Emiliano Martínez is in Villa’s good books again and Noni Madueke’s dream week
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

TALKING POINTS: Emiliano Martínez, Nick Woltemade and Fábio Carvalho all made an impact this weekend.

1 Donnarumma’s presence lifts City 

Is Gianluigi Donnarumma a Pep Guardiola goalkeeper? He may or may not be, but he is an exceptional goalkeeper. Manchester United didn’t offer enough of a test even to begin to assess whether Donnarumma is good enough with the ball at his feet to allow City to play as Guardiola would like them to. 

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