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\u201cIt is a great honour to win this prestigious award and I would like to thank everybody that voted for me,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI feel extremely proud to have been named as the best in the world and ahead of such wonderful goalkeepers too who I have great respect and admiration for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was an incredible year, one that will live long in my memory, and it\u2019s touching to be recognised for my role in the success achieved over that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI will truly appreciate this acknowledgement and look ahead now to achieving more success with my new club Manchester City.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Donnarumma\u2019s latest special recognition comes hot on the heels of the shot-stopper being named in the 2025 FIFPRO Men\u2019s World 11 in November and winning the 2025 Yashin Trophy \u2013 awarded to the best goalkeeper over the past 12 months \u2013 at September\u2019s Ballon d\u2019Or awards ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get into the festive cheer for the nearest home fixture to Christmas as we welcome West Ham!<\/p>\n\n\n\n We face Nuno Espirito Santo\u2019s men on Saturday 20 December with a 15:00 (UK) kick-off at the Etihad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tickets are on sale to Cityzens Matchday and Junior Members – it\u2019s three tickets per Member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All adult Cityzens Matchday general admission tickets are priced between \u00a330 – \u00a360 while Under-18 tickets are between \u00a315- \u00a330.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Blues have won every home fixture with the Hammers since Pep Guardiola\u2019s arrival into the City hotseat with this game always an exciting one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two matches of late have been especially noteworthy with Erling Haaland breaking the single-season Premier League scoring record in the May 2023 clash as he received a Guard of Honour from teammates after the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And then, a double from Phil Foden and a superb strike from Rodri ensured a 3-1 triumph over the Londoners in May 2024 on the final day of the season as we collected Four-in-a-Row Premier League titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure you\u2019re here for this latest edition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n We look at some of the standout matches of 2025\/26 so far, and YOU can vote for your favourite<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite being less than halfway through the season, we have already been treated to a host of brilliant matches, packed with goals and plenty of drama throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here we look back at some of the best of 2025\/26 so far, starting with Monday night’s eight-goal thriller between Manchester United<\/a> and AFC Bournemouth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But was it the standout match of the Premier League season so far? 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nManchester United 4-4 AFC Bournemouth, 15 Dec<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n