Man City’s Ederson sets auxiliary record for goalies in the Premier League

Manchester, England – Manchester City Ederson has set a Premier League record for goalies by giving his sixth assist in the competition. Ederson’s long ball up the field in the 19th minute fell to Omar Marmoush, who quietly lobbed Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka for the opening goal at Etihad Stadium. Ederson exceeded former Leeds, Tottenham and Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who delivered five assists in the Premier League. It was Ederson’s third assist for this season, which according to state provider Opta is also a Premier League record. Marmoush finished a first half-year hat trick for City to set the hosts 3-0 in the 33rd minute.