Guardiola Opts for Trafford Over Donnarumma in Carabao Cup Final

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Pep Guardiola has named James Trafford as his starting goalkeeper for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley. The 23-year-old, signed from Burnley, will replace Italy’s Gianluigi Donnarumma in a surprise switch. The decision has raised questions about Trafford’s long-term role at Manchester City. Guardiola remained firm, saying all players must stay ready and focus on the next challenge. After exiting the Champions League, City now target domestic trophies. They face Arsenal in the final and then Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Guardiola also warned that one win won’t decide their Premier League title bid, stressing the team must move forward match by match.

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