Ederson redeemed himself against Newcastle and set a new record in the process | OneFootball

Last week was a tough week for Ederson. Up until the closing stages of Manchester City’s 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid City’s number-one keeper had put in a fine display. He had kept his team in that game with several crucial saves. But two late errors from the Brazilian international took the gloss off of his performance. During Manchester City’s pivotal 4-nil win over Newcastle Ederson more than redeemed himself. In the process, he also set a new Premier League record for assists by a goalkeeper.

In terms of saves Ederson only had one significant save to make yesterday. He made a smart save from a Lewis Miley strike midway through the second half to prevent Newcastle from making the score 3-1. In possession the Brazilian keeper was superb. He played a key role in helping Manchester City rediscover their passing game. Ederson’s ability with the ball was key in this. He was calm in possession, and the threat he posed with the long ball was always a constant threat to Newcastle’s defence. It was this attribute that saw Ederson set a new Premier League record yesterday.

Ederson created history at the Etihad yesterday.

It was a superb long ball from Ederson that set up Omar Marmoush’s first goal for Manchester City yesterday. It was a beautiful pass by the Brazilian shot-stopper. Newcastle allowed Ederson the opportunity to split apart their defence and he seized upon it. In the process he registered his 6th assist in the Premier League. It is a testament to Ederson’s ability on the ball that he now stands alone with that record. You do get the sense that it may stand for some time.

Ederson redeemed himself yesterday against Newcastle. He put a tough week behind him to play a key role in City’s victory yesterday. The Brazilian international also set a Premier League record yesterday and it is one that shows just how integral he is and continues to be to Manchester City’s play.