Tottenham maintained a perfect start to the season by beating Manchester City 2-0 at City's home, with Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha scoring just before half-time. The victory put Spurs top of the table and continued an impressive start under manager Thomas Frank. Manchester City displayed recurring defensive problems and uncertainty over the goalkeeper position after a poor day from James Trafford and Ederson's fitness return. Transfer indecision over goalkeepers and other deals left City exposed. City's dominance in recent seasons ended last term, and the club must resolve personnel and defensive issues to challenge for the Premier League title.
Manchester City's troubles from last season have been exposed once more in a humbling 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham that raises questions about their quest to regain the Premier League title. Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha struck for the Europa League winners on Saturday just before half-time as Spurs went top of the table, making it a perfect start for manager Thomas Frank after two league games in charge.
However, a series of defensive issues remain unresolved as manager Pep Guardiola must decide on who will be his number one goalkeeper going forward after a day to forget for James Trafford. The England international retained his place in goal despite the return to fitness of Ederson. The Brazilian is reportedly on the verge of joining Turkish giants Galatasaray, which would free up City to make a move for out-of-favour Paris Saint-Germain keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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