Ranking the 5 best goalkeepers in the Premier League this season (2020-21)

Manchester United v Chelsea - Premier League
Manchester United v Chelsea - Premier League

#3 Emiliano Martinez | Aston Villa

Crystal Palace v Aston Villa - Premier League
Crystal Palace v Aston Villa - Premier League

Emiliano Martinez finally got his big break in the Premier League after swapping Arsenal for Aston Villa last summer. The Argentine shot-stopper delivered a string of magnificent displays for the Gunners at the business end of the 2019-20 season and earned himself a move to Villa Park, where he has quickly established himself as a fan favorite.

Under Dean Smith, Martinez was an ever-present in the 2020-21 season and recorded a staggering 15 clean sheets, while he also saved one penalty. Martinez had to wait for his time to shine in the Premier League, but he now looks like a fantastic goalkeeper and has proved to be a terrific addition to an exciting Aston Villa squad.


#2 Edouard Mendy | Chelsea

Manchester City v Chelsea - Premier League
Manchester City v Chelsea - Premier League

With Kepa Arrizabalaga failing to live up to the hype, Chelsea opted to snap up Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy last summer. The Senegalese goalkeeper was hailed as a decent addition, as he joined the club for a modest £22 million fee. He immediately hit the ground running and replaced Arrizabalaga between the sticks, as he impressed with his shot-stopping prowess and ability on the ball.

Mendy is one of the first names on the team sheet under Thomas Tuchel and has added some much-needed stability to the Chelsea backline, with the addition of Thiago Silva also proving to be an astute one for the Blues.

Mendy kept 16 clean sheets and saved one penalty in his debut season in the Premier League. He has firmly established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper and looks set to enjoy a long career at Stamford Bridge.


#1 Ederson Moraes | Manchester City

Manchester City v Everton - Premier League
Manchester City v Everton - Premier League

Hailed as one of the best ball-playing goalkeepers in world football, Ederson enjoyed another outstanding Premier League season with Manchester City. He won his third league title in four years and also got his hands on the Golden Glove for the second season in succession, as he made 36 appearances in the top-flight.

Ederson's ball-playing ability is second only to Manuel Neuer, while he is also amongst the very best shot-stoppers in the business. He recorded 19 Premier League clean sheets and made a staggering 16 sweeper clearances, while he also saved one penalty.


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