One Manchester City player reminded everyone of his quality at Craven Cottage | OneFootball

Manchester City picked up a vital 2-nil victory over Fulham today at Craven Cottage. The win ensures that City qualify for next season’s Champions League. But Pep Guardiola’s side had to fight for three points against Marco Silva’s side. In the process, Ederson made a string of crucial saves to maintain Manchester City’s clean sheet. The Brazilian international reminded everyone of his quality at Craven Cottage today. It was a brilliant performance by Ederson in a game that Manchester City simply had to win for their own self-belief going forward.

Ederson was a key factor in a big win for Manchester City.

Manchester City didn’t have it all their own way at Craven Cottage today. After Ilkay Gundogan gave City the lead in the 21st minute Fulham came alive. They had their moments in the first half to equalise. Harry Wilson, in particular, had his moments, especially in the first half. But Ederson made a string of crucial saves to maintain Manchester City’s lead.

In the second half, Fulham pressed again to find a way back into the match. But it was Ederson who once again was a crucial factor in City’s win. He made a crucial save from Sander Berge in second-half stoppage time to keep Fulham out. Manchester City did have a 2-nil lead at that point of the game. But Ederson’s save made sure Fulham could not set the game up for a barnstorming finish. He was superb throughout today’s match and his performance was crucial in Manchester City’s important win.

Whatever the future holds for Ederson he will go down as a City legend.

The past week has seen Kevin De Bruyne rightly lauded as a Manchester City legend. That has been the theme of the week and rightly so. But Ederson would sit in the same category as Kevin De Bruyne. Since arriving at the club Ederson has been pivotal to Manchester City’s era of dominance. At times, that is forgotten. His performance today in a crucial match for his team was further proof of Ederson’s standing at the club. He is a Manchester City legend and one that perhaps doesn’t get the kudos he deserves.

Ederson could potentially leave City this summer. Esteemed Kompany sources revealed in March that it is highly likely to leave the club this summer. Whether or not he does remains to be seen at this stage. But if he does his performance today is reminder of just how good and important he is to Manchester City.

Ederson played a crucial role in City’s win today. Without him, Pep Guardiola’s side may have had an uphill battle to ensure Champions League qualification for next season. But Ederson put in one of his finest performances for the club in their hour of need today. That speaks volumes of his importance to Manchester City and his standing at the club. At times that is forgotten but it shouldn’t be given that Ederson is arguably City’s greatest ever goalkeeper.