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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin

Guardiola had not heard of Stefan Ortega before Manchester City move

Stefan Ortega
Stefan Ortega made vital saves against Tottenham. Photograph: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty Images

Pep Guardiola admits he had no knowledge of Stefan Ortega before Manchester City signed the goalkeeper who has been influential in their push for an historic fourth straight Premier League title.

Ortega will start for City, who are two points clear of Arsenal, on Sunday against West Ham, with a win guaranteeing the championship once more. The German replaces Ederson after the first-choice keeper suffered a fractured eye socket in the midweek win over Tottenham, where Ortega came on to make a vital save from Son Heung-min to prevent the hosts equalising.

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