However, City goalkeeper Ederson was forced off after just eight minutes at St James’ Park and replaced by Stefan Ortega. Ederson is one of Guardiola’s key men and it would be a hammer blow if the Brazil international was sidelined for a prolonged period. And Guardiola is hopeful Ederson’s setback isn’t serious.
The City chief said: “He had a big knock. I didn’t speak with the doctors. He didn’t walk well as he left the pitch but if it is just a knock he will be fine because we have a break for 10 days. If there is some damage, the doctors will tell me.”
Pep Guardiola admitted that Ederson suffered a ‘big knock’ that forced him of in Manchester City’s dramatic victory over Newcastle United. City had to battle from behind and left it late to earn a 3-2 triumph against the Magpies. Oscar Bobb scored a stoppage-time winner that moved the Premier League champions within two points of leaders Liverpool in the title race.
