Manchester City strolled to victory over ten-man Wolves on Monday night – but there was one moment that got everyone on social media talking.
City’s Brazilian shot-stopper Ederson got a bit bored in goal and hilariously decided to play outfield.
The 25-year-old has always said he would love to be given a chance to demonstrate his skills in an outfield position, but not many thought he would take matters into his own feet during the game.
The keeper rushed out of goal and dispossessed Wolves’ Morgan Gibbs-White before playing a one-two with both Ilkay Gundogan and Fernandinho. And it’s safe to say his boss didn’t enjoy it.
Fans on social media, though, loved the piece of showmanship from the City keeper.
One said: “Ederson having a rondo session in the middle of the pitch lmaoo.”
While another wrote: “Big fan of Ederson coming up to the half way line and playing a few one touch passes because he’s bored.”
Another even suggested Guardiola play his keeper outfield for their return tie against Burton, where they lead 9-0 on aggregate.
He wrote: “Really hope Pep plays Ederson in midfield against Burton to see what he’s like in an actual game outfield”
While one suggested he was even better as a midfielder than Jordan Henderson, writing: “Ederson was playing outfield just then. Better than Jordan Henderson already in midfield”.
City beat Wolves 3-0 to keep the pressure on table-toppers Liverpool.
Guardiola’s men brought the gap back down to 4 points with the victory.
