James Trafford makes horrific blunder leading to goal in Man City home debut

He joined City from Burnley this summer

James Trafford attempted to make pass out from the back to one of his centre-halves, but Richarlison quickly pounced on the ball, allowing it to roll into the path of Joao Palhinha.

His deflected shot made its way into the back of the net.

The error makes it 2-0 to the visitors at the break.

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Even before the goalscoring incident, fans had suggested that Trafford should have already been sent off.

In the 38th minute, the young English shotstopper came marauding off his line to meet with Spurs' Mohamed Kudus.

Trafford clattered into Kudus who would have otherwise had a free run on goal, but the referee kept his red card in his pocket.

Trafford's error comes amidst speculation on his place in the starting line-up.

Despite signing Trafford earlier this summer, Pep Guardiola's side have also been linked with a move for Champions League winner Gigi Donnarumma.

It remains to be seen whether they will now accelerate that deal ahead of the window closing on September 1st.

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Spurs came into this game on the back of a major embarrassment in the transfer market.

Arsenal successfully hijacked a move for Crystal Palace's Ebere Eze at the 11th hour, after Spurs had agreed personal terms and a fee with the South London side.

The incredible first half display has proven that Spurs have more than enough firepower to beat the very best in the league even without Eze.