An unsung hero ensured that Manchester City picked up three points against Fulham | OneFootball

Manchester City picked up a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Fulham yesterday at the Etihad Stadium. The win saw Pep Guardiola’s side pick up another three points to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. A brace from Mateo Kovacic and a late wonder strike from Jeremy Doku ensured that City overcame a determined performance from Fulham. But the performance from Ederson was also crucial to City’s win.

So often the work of Ederson goes unnoticed. He is pivotal to Manchester City’s possession game with his ability in possession. But he is also one of the best goalkeepers in world football. Ederson was once again sublime in possession but he made two outstanding saves to ensure that Manchester City picked up three points yesterday.

The Brazilian international made a crucial save in each half yesterday. Both times he denied Adama Traore at crucial times of yesterday’s match. Each save was critical for Manchester City. Ederson kept his end of the bargain when the City defence was breached. So often, his performances are overlooked, but without him yesterday, it is unlikely that Pep Guardiola’s side would’ve beaten Fulham yesterday.

Speaking after yesterday’s game goal scorer Jeremy Doku was full of praise for Ederson. The Belgian international praised Ederson’s save and his passing ability. Speaking post-game, Doku said: “I don’t think there’s any doubts about how good he is as a keeper. He’s saved us a lot, not only in this game. But he’s always there to help us, even with the ball. He’s a very reliable goalkeeper, as I should say.”

The performance of Ederson was crucial to Manchester City’s victory yesterday. So often, he is one of the world champions’ unsung heroes. But yesterday his contribution was just as vital as the goals scored by Mateo Kovacic and Jeremy Doku.