Stefan Ortega came in for Ederson against Liverpol after the Brazilian made an error in Manchester City's 3-3 draw against Feyenoord, with Pep Guardiola opting to make a change amid their torrid run o

Pep Guardiola insists Ederson remains Manchester City ’s first-choice goalkeeper despite being dropped for the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. Stefan Ortega was handed his first Premier League start of the season at the weekend as champions conceded further ground to Liverpool in the title race with their loss at Anfield.

With six fingers raised to a delirious Anfield crowd, Pep Guardiola offered defiance and belief. He would not be laughed out of town. Write off a man with half a dozen Premier League medals at your peril. If only his charges had shown such qualities. Their title challenge might no longer seem like a pipe dream.