A pivotal moment for Trafford
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After re-signing for the club where he started his career for £30m in the summer, James Trafford expected to be the number one at Manchester City.
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But since Gianluigi Donnarumma's arrival the England Under-21 international has had to make do with domestic cup appearances and a rare chance in the Champions League.
Trafford has said that this season "hasn't been easy at all" as he finds himself second choice.
But his performance during the win over Arsenal could be a pivotal moment in his career.
"They were obviously big saves because they happened quite early on in the game, but I can't really remember them because they were quite quick," Trafford said.
"I'm just happy to play my part in it, and then Nico [O'Reilly] scored two, which is brilliant from him."
"This moment means a lot to me. Four or five years ago when they [City] beat Spurs to win it, I think I was fourth or fifth choice, and I always imagined that I would win it one day."
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed before the game that Trafford would be starting, and Trafford says that it "means a lot" to have the backing from his manager.
"It's a testament to how I believed in myself, and how I acted in training, when I've been brought in for club games. Every time that I play I just give it my best shot," he added.
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