Ederson: "I have no fear of anything"

Manchester City keeper Ederson has admitted that he plays with "no fear" and was left unfazed by his nasty collision with Liverpool's Sadio Mane last month.

The 24-year-old - a summer arrival from Benfica - required eight stitches after the incident but was back in action just four days later to remain an ever-present for City in the league and Europe this term.

"It's the way I play - if I have to put my hand, my head, my foot there to help the team that's what I'm going to do," he told reporters. "I have always played the same way. I have no fear of anything.

"I've always watched the Premier League - it was my favourite competition so when I was able to come here, it was like a dream come true. I knew how physical the game is here, how strong and all the tackles. So I was already ready for that and I wasn't really surprised.

"Obviously it's a different championship than I was used to - it's a really quick, really strong championship and you must be focused for 90 minutes. It's just a matter of adaptation, I think I'm settling in really quick but I just need to keep going and keep working for the team."

Ederson has recorded eight clean sheets in 12 appearances for Pep Guardiola's side to date.