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- He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world's most recognizable soccer voices. EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThere is no silverware handed out on Christmas -- not in the Premier League, anyway.
- But that is won't stop us having some festive fun selecting a team of the season so far. For this observer, these are the players who have shone brightest. GoalkeeperGianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City): The much-decorated Italian has proved an exceptional signing last summer from Paris Saint-Germain, where his saves at vital moments helped propel Luis Enrique's team to the Champions League crown.
- Even though City had already signed James Trafford as their new No.
- 1, they took the view that Donnarumma was too good to miss when he became available.
- He has been an outstanding last line of defense with some spectacular saves, enough to break the hearts of opposing forwards. The huge hug he received from manager Pep Guardiola at the end of the recent game vs.
