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Man City's Ederson has admitted shot-stopping rival Alisson is the best goalkeeper in the world.

The Brazilian teammates have been nominated for FIFA's Best Goalkeeper award 2019, along with Barcelona's Marc-Andre Ter Stegen .

Alisson was in superb form for Liverpool last season, recently picking up the UEFA equivalent of the award for helping his side to Champions League success.

Meanwhile Ederson was pivotal to City's domestic treble triumph, keeping 20 clean sheets in the Premier League - just one less than his compatriot.

But despite the intense rivalry between the two clubs, Ederson was happy to accept his opposite number currently has the edge on the field.

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"I think the three of us were the best, but I see Alisson one step ahead," Ederson said.

"He was great in the Premier League, won the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup and had a great Copa America as well.

"So I think whoever wins will be deserving and I'm happy for two Brazilian goalkeepers to reach this level.

"We all know the great period that Alisson is living. And I'm having a good time too. Of course, these are opportunities."

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Ederson is currently preparing for international action with Brazil ahead of their friendlies with Colombia and Peru this week.

The 26-year-old will have to deputise for regular international no.1 Alisson who is out with a calf injury, but declared he is ready to go.

"As a player you must be prepared for everything," Ederson added. "I train as if I am always playing, which makes it easier for me to be used.

"I hope to make the best of the opportunities I have here and I'll give my best."

The City stopper also recently discussed the moment he 'p****** off' club manager Pep Guardiola.

Speaking of a match against Swansea in 2018, where City striker Gabriel Jesus missed a penalty, Ederson said; "One time we won 5-1, I think, and the crowd was asking for me to take the penalty.

"In the mixed zone [after the match] I was asked and said that I had wanted to take it. Guardiola was p***** off!"