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Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes sends fans into frenzy after heroic display against West Ham

The 23-year-old keeper makes a questionable decision to charge off his line, but once again he pulled it off

EDERSON MORAES continues to impress at the Etihad, with Manchester City fans likening him to world class keeper Manuel Neuer.

The 23-year-old oozed confidence once again in City's 3-0 win over West Ham with another brave run off his goal line.

 New Man City keeper Ederson carries a weapon that manager Pep Guardiola adores - his huge goal-kicks
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New Man City keeper Ederson carries a weapon that manager Pep Guardiola adores - his huge goal-kicksCredit: EPA
 The Brazilian keeper is always quick off his line to redeem possession
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The Brazilian keeper is always quick off his line to redeem possessionCredit: Reuters

The 23-year-old joined Manchester City this summer for £35million - a record fee for a goalkeeper - from Portuguese club Benfica.

In the first half against the Hammers, a ball was pinged over the top into Manchester City's defensive third.

The Brazilian keeper charged off his line and sprinted deep into his own half to collect possession - much to the fans appreciation.

The sweeper-keeper carries a secret weapon to bolster City's attack - his long over the top balls.

Ederson has the ability to break open a defence with a singular ball, which he proved in his last match when he picked out an inch perfect 70-yard ball.

His energetic and confident approach between the sticks sent Manchester City fans into meltdown on social media, who are confident that he is the answer to their goalkeeping troubles.

Manchester City smashed the transfer record for a goalkeeper when they signed the Brazilian for £35m.

The Citizens have continuous issues with goalkeepers - with Joe Hart and Claudio Bravo both failing to impress Pep Guardiola.

Ederson claimed that he has joined City to be a part of the manager's project to turn them into trophy winners in England and Europe.

 

 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has praised the new goalkeeper for huge goal-kicks
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has praised the new goalkeeper for huge goal-kicksCredit: Reuters



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