The Italian made a fine stop in injury time as City beat Newcastle United 2-1 to maintain our challenge at the top of the table.
Donnarumma also made a brilliant late save in our recent victory away to Liverpool, which also secured a critical three points.
Named FIFA’s Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year, he has already had a big impact for the Blues in his maiden season at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola said he is the latest in line of top keepers that includes James Trafford, who has been superb in our run to the Carabao Cup final and FA Cup fifth round.
“Always we have had incredible goalkeepers,” he said. “Ederson, James Trafford, Stefan Ortega gave us one Premier League saving against Son at Spurs.
“Always we’ve had incredible top keepers. James has played fantastic in Carabao Cup.
“Gigio is a special player, he’s big and it’s really, really good.”
Watch the second part of Pep’s press conference in the video above…
