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Man City’s Ederson to miss Arsenal clash over thigh injury

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is set to miss a crucial clash against Arsenal in the Premier League title race due to a thigh injury as the Brazilian faces up to a month out.

Ederson hurt himself when conceding a penalty during City’s 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Sunday.

The 30-year-old goalkeeper stayed on the field for the resulting spot-kick, which Alexis Mac Allister scored to cancel out John Stones’ opener, but needed to be substituted soon after by Stefan Ortega.

Arsenal lead the Premier League on goal difference from Liverpool with third-place City just one point behind.

The Gunners travel to the Etihad on March 31.

Premier League: Man City draw Liverpool at Anfield

Ederson is also set to miss Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final at home to Newcastle and Brazil’s upcoming international friendlies against England and Spain.

Speaking on Ederson’s injury, Ortega said: “It was my time with Eddie’s injury. I was ready like always.

“It was a special moment to come on in this big game and the whole world watching. It was a nice feeling.

“I enjoyed every second. It’s nothing new what came – I was ready and prepared.”

Ederson joined City for £35 million (€40 million) in June 2017.

On 15 January 2024, he was awarded the FIFA Best Men’s Goalkeeper at the FIFA Best Awards 2023 held in London, United Kingdom for keeping the most clean sheets (11) in the 2022-23 Premier League season, most number of saves (22) in the UEFA Champions League, and being part of City team who achieved a historic treble-winning campaign in 2023.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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