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MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City's Ederson has set a Premier League record for goalkeepers by providing his sixth assist in the competition. Ederson's long ball up the pitch set in the 19th minute fell to Omar Marmoush, who calmly lobbed Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka for the opening goal at the Etihad Stadium. Ederson surpassed former Leeds, Tottenham and Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who delivered five assists in the Premier League. It was Ederson's third assist of this season, which according to stats provider Opta is also a Premier League record. Marmoush completed a first-half hat trick for City to put the hosts 3-0 up by the 33rd minute.
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