Peter Schmeichel on Alisson's footwork: A few mistakes unseen in Ederson, as other Premier League goalkeepers vie for top spot

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has shared his thoughts on the discussion surrounding which team has the superior Brazilian goalkeeper, Liverpool or Manchester City.

Alisson arrived at Anfield from Roma in 2018, just a year after international teammate Ederson joined Manchester City from Benfica to become their new number one.

The rivalry between the two clubs has prompted a long-standing comparison between the two, who have exchanged spells in the Brazil goal. Alisson has won out more often, however, racking up 71 caps to Ederson's 25.

Peter Schmeichel explains why he prefers Ederson to Alisson

Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, Schmeichel gave his view on the debate as well as casting his judgement on a pair of other high-profile Premier League stoppers.

Asked who he feels the best goalkeeper in the Premier League is right now, the former Manchester United and Denmark keeper plumped for Ederson - but added: “I think Raya is coming close now. He's really impressed me. Once he got established as Arsenal's number one and that competition got out the way, there's just a different aura around him."

Host Gary Neville then asked Schmeichel why he had answered Ederson above Alisson or Emiliano Martinez.

The Dane replied: "I think Alisson, in terms of making big saves and one-v-one situations, I think he's fantastic - [but] Alisson struggles a bit with his feet. There are a few mistakes that you don’t see from Ederson. That’s the only thing.

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"[Emiliano] Martinez has proven Arsenal wrong for sure and is a very big personality. He is helping that team a lot.

"Would he be able to do the job at Manchester City, I don’t know - but he is a winner, a World Cup winner, he's just won the Copa, and he's getting there as well."

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Schmeichel played 398 games for Manchester United from 1991-99, later having spells at Aston Villa and Manchester City.

The 60 year old was also a key part of Denmark's unexpected triumph at Euro 92.