Top Contenders for the Premier League Golden Glove: October 2018

Modified Oct 05, 2018 18:34 GMT

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#1 Alisson Becker (Brazil, Liverpool)

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Clean Sheets: 4

Following the poor performances in the goalkeeping department at Anfield last season, Liverpool spent big money over the summer to get Alisson from AS Roma. The Brazilian responded by earning 3 clean sheets in his first 3 games, against West Ham, Crystal Palace and Brighton. There was a time when it looked like Alisson would run away with the Golden Glove in his debut season, however, the Brazilian committed a silly error that led to a goal in the win against Leicester. In the next game, Tottenham also managed to put the ball past him into the net. Against Southampton though, Alisson earned his 4th clean sheet. Last weekend, Eden Hazard scored past him, but the Brazilian was instrumental in Liverpool finally earning a draw.

Alisson has made 16 saves so far this season and has also registered 4 sweeper clearances. However, he has committed that one error which has resulted in a goal. In spite of that the Brazilian has let in just 3 goals and has registered 4 clean sheets in 7 league appearances. As such, Alisson is the top contender for the Premier League Golden Glove at the start of October.

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