Top Contenders for the Premier League Golden Glove: October 2018

Modified Oct 05, 2018 18:34 GMT

Manchester United v Watford - Premier League — De Gea was fabulous last season as he earned his first Premier League Golden Glove

#2 Ederson (Brazil, Manchester City)

Cardiff City v Manchester City - Premier League

Clean Sheets: 4

The Brazilian almost won the Golden Glove last season, only to be denied by a fantastic David De Gea in an exciting race that extended until almost the end of the season. This time, Ederson has a good head start over his rival and the Brazilian has already registered 4 clean sheets in 9 games in all competitions. All of his clean sheets have been in the Premier League.

Ederson earned his first clean sheet of the season against Arsenal and then had to be patient as Huddersfield, Wolves and Newcastle all scored against him. Since then though, he has earned 3 back to back clean sheets, against Fulham, Cardiff and against Brighton last weekend. He has made 11 saves so far, has not committed any errors which resulted in a goal and has conceded just 4 goals. At the start of October, Ederson is currently second in the race for the Premier League Golden Glove.

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