Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to return to his scoring ways after a difficult start to the new season for Manchester United.
21.09.2023 - 18:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Ederson has always been integral to how Manchester City play, but Erling Haaland has offered another weapon to his armoury.
Since Haaland's arrival last summer, City have transitioned from effectively two seasons without a natural striker to playing more directly to supply goal-machine Haaland. While most of Haaland's passes and crosses come from out wide or through the middle, City have also utilised Ederson's brilliant accuracy from long balls.
One goal last season - at home to Brighton - saw an Ederson long ball find the run of Haaland to barge his defender to the ground and score. The pair have combined on other occasions to stretch a defence, even if it hasn't resulted in a goal.
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"This is another outlet that we have, even more so with Erling up front. He gives a lot of substance to the long pass," Ederson told Sky Sports.
"Of course, sometimes when teams press man-to-man, a lot of the time the free man is going to be Haaland with the ball in space. First, I look to play the pass for him to then make the movement, so that it's easier for him to get the ball under control.
"This is also very helpful, as sometimes he is on the left, so I have to play the ball to the right. So, first I make the pass, then he makes his run. Of course, the pass has to be quite quick too because he is a quick and strong player. Then he can arrive at the ball in the right way and create a goalscoring opportunity.
As well as looking for Haaland whenever possible, Ederson has also been seen pushing up into defence when City have possession, especially with the
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