Tottenham continued their strong start to the Premier League season under new coach Thomas Frank with a convincing 2-0 win at Manchester City on Saturday, thanks to goals from Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha.

It was a difficult day for City goalkeeper James Trafford. Spurs had previously won 4-0 at the Etihad last season, and this time they celebrated a 2-0 victory as Palhinha, on loan, scored after a mistake by Trafford shortly after Johnson’s opener.

While Tottenham earned praise for their performance, much of the attention focused on Trafford, who returned to City this summer in a £27 million ($36.5 million) move from Burnley. Johnson’s goal was difficult to stop, but Trafford could have been sent off for a reckless challenge on Mohammed Kudus before his costly error allowed Palhinha to score in first-half stoppage time.

Ederson, returning from illness, watched from the bench amid ongoing speculation about his future and City’s possible interest in PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

City also faced injury problems as recent signing Rayan Ait-Nouri went off midway through the first half, replaced by Nathan Ake. Tottenham then doubled their lead when Pape Matar Sarr flicked a header to Richarlison, who crossed for Johnson to score. Initially ruled offside, VAR later confirmed the goal, prompting wild celebrations for the visitors.

City’s troubles continued when Trafford passed short in his own box, allowing the ball to reach Palhinha, who scored Spurs’ second goal.

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Elsewhere on Saturday, Leeds faced Arsenal, while earlier matches included Bournemouth vs. Wolverhampton, Brentford vs. Aston Villa, and Burnley vs. Sunderland.