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England’s top flight has been dominated by Liverpool and the Citizens for the past two years, but the Brazilian doesn’t see it that way this season
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has predicted the closest Premier League in years, with the Brazilian international suggesting that “six or seven teams” could compete for the title.
Liverpool took the crown last year, while the previous season was a duel between the Reds and City of Ederson.
Ahead of a showdown between the two main players in the past two years, the stopper believes the field will be much more open this season.
“This is not a regular season, the ‘Big Six’ teams have started well,” he said on his club’s official website. “Aston Villa, Everton and Southampton have shown good results lately. They have a lot of quality players and they all had a good preseason to start at the highest level.
“This year it will be different, it will be closer and I think the title race will not be between two teams, but between six or seven teams.”
However, Ederson appreciates that Sunday’s clash against Liverpool is one that both supporters and critics have flagged as one for the newspaper.
“It is a game highly anticipated by all, players and fans,” he explained. “I think it will be a very good match. I hope our team can perform and that the best one wins. We know they have a few more points than us, but we also have a game on our hands. I hope we can get a good result to close the gap. “
City have had a slow start to the season due to their high standards. They are 12th with 11 points, but the standings are exceptionally congested, with just six points between top-seeded Southampton and Leeds at 15th before Sunday’s game.
Pep Guardiola’s team, meanwhile, have played only six of their matches, while several of the teams ahead of them have already completed eight matches on their calendar.
However, to start gaining ground, he will have to overtake Jurgen Klopp’s side and will look to repeat the 4-0 win at the Etihad Stadium in early July.
After this, and after the international break, Ederson’s City travels to Tottenham on November 21 before facing Olympiacos in the Champions League.
