"Pep Guardiola confirmed that James Trafford will start in goal for Manchester City in the EFL Cup final against Arsenal, stating he is 'beyond happy' with Trafford's performance."
"Trafford has made just 12 appearances in all competitions this season, with only three in the Premier League, but has started every match in the domestic cup campaigns."
"Guardiola acknowledged the difficulty of keeping all players happy but expressed confidence in Trafford, saying, 'Players have to be ready.'"
"Erling Haaland is 'ready' for the final, having scored in his last three games against Arsenal, although he has not scored in six appearances at Wembley."
James Trafford has been confirmed as the starting goalkeeper for Manchester City in the EFL Cup final against Arsenal. Despite limited appearances this season, Trafford has excelled in domestic cup matches, keeping three clean sheets in the EFL Cup. Guardiola expressed confidence in Trafford's abilities and acknowledged the challenge of managing player satisfaction. Erling Haaland is also confirmed to be ready for the final, having scored consistently against Arsenal, although he has yet to score at Wembley for City.
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