Why was Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson substituted against Tottenham?

The Brazilian shotstopper was furious after being replaced by Pep Guardiola, moments after a clash with Spurs’ Cristian Romero.

Manchester City replaced goalkeeper Ederson with backup Stefan Ortega in the second half of their Premier League clash away to Tottenham Hotspur, which the Brazilian stopper furious with Pep Guardiola’s decision.

Near the hour mark, the 30-year-old was involved in a collision with Spurs defender Cristian Romero, the pair coming together as they challenge for a cross at the back post. Ederson claimed the ball but came off worst as the Argentinian’s hip smashed into his head.

Initially, it looked as if the goalkeeper had suffered a serious injury as the City medical staff rushed to his attention. After several minutes, however, he picked himself and looked set to play on, to the surprise of most.

Ederson was allowed to continue for a little while longer having seemingly got over the worst of the knock, although the decision was taken out of his hands by Guardiola, who opted to replace him with Ortega.

The Brazil international trudged off the field and furiously made his way over to the bench, clearly unimpressed that he would no longer be able to help his team as they look to clinch a fifth Premier League title in six years.