Overview
- Brennan Johnson struck on 35 minutes after VAR overturned an offside flag against Richarlison.
- Joao Palhinha added a second in first-half stoppage time, finishing a rebound after Trafford’s misjudged pass was pressed into a giveaway.
- Thomas Frank’s side made it two wins from two to lead the early Premier League table.
- Rodri and Phil Foden were available, with Rodri coming on in the second half, but City fashioned few clear chances.
- The loss renewed questions over City’s defensive solidity and unsettled keeper situation, with Ederson linked to Galatasaray as Trafford kept his place.