Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted his decision to start young goalkeeper James Trafford on Saturday was down to his performance last week, shrugging off suggestions about the potential departure of regular starter Ederson.

The 22-year-old Trafford gifted Joao Palhinha a goal with his shocking attempt to play the ball out from the back as Spurs eased to a 2-0 Premier League victory over Guardiola's side at Etihad Stadium.

"He made a good first game, James," Guardiola told reporters. "When I make a decision in the first part of the season, the first move, just for the keeper, keeper is a special position, of course, to have more consistency in the goal.

"But for all the players, when you play one or two gam...