Man City handed significant injury blow in title race

In a setback for Manchester City, goalkeeper Ederson is facing up to a four-week absence due to a muscle injury sustained during the match against Liverpool.

The Brazilian's absence could have significant ramifications for City's upcoming crucial fixtures and, ultimately, the Premier League title race.

During Sunday's Premier League clash against Liverpool, Ederson suffered a muscle injury while fouling striker Darwin Nunez, resulting in a penalty for the opponents. Despite attempting to continue after initial treatment, Ederson was eventually substituted for Stefan Ortega.

Ederson's absence will force him to miss the upcoming Premier League encounter against Arsenal on 31 March, as well as the FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle. Additionally, he will be unavailable for international duty due to the extent of his injury.

In Ederson's absence, German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega is likely to step in for key matches, including the fixtures against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. City will need to adjust their strategies to compensate for the absence of their dependable shot-stopper.