Liverpool rivals Man City suffer major Ederson injury blow in Premier League title race
Manchester City have been dealt an injury concern after Ederson was forced off within 10 minutes of their Premier League clash against Newcastle United.
It was almost a nightmare start for Pep Guardiola's side when Sean Longstaff had the ball in the back of the net. However, it was ruled out for offside after Alexander Isak strayed offside.
Play continued despite the suspicion of offside and as the Sweden international squared it to the Magpies midfielder, both he and City defender Kyle Walker collided with the Brazil shot-stopper. Play stopped for five minutes while Ederson received treatment and the 30-year-old tried to continue but was immediately under pressure following the restart.
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He was almost caught in possession following pressure from Newcastle's forward-line and after they avoided going behind, Ederson was once again down receiving treatment. He was subsequently replaced by Stefan Ortega with the Brazi international suffering with an issue with his left leg.
It is unknown how long Ederson will be sidelined for but doubts are now cast over his involvement in City's upcoming run. The Citizens face Burnley, Brentford, Everton and Chelsea in their next four.
City went into their clash at St James' Park looking to reduce Liverpool's lead at the top of the league to two points, with a win over the Magpies.
It isn't the first time that Manchester City have been on the receiving end of an injury from a delayed offside flag. During December's 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park, John Stones was forced off after a
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