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Pablo Zabaleta backs Manchester City team-mate Claudio Bravo to succeed after another goalkeeping error in the FA Cup: 'We know how good he is'

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has backed Claudio Bravo to succeed at the Etihad, despite the goalkeeper letting in another soft goal against Huddersfield.

More questions were raised as Harry Bunn poked home through the goalkeepers' legs to give the visitors a surprise early lead in the FA Cup replay.

The Chilean has now conceded nine of the last 14 shots he has faced and eyebrows continue to be raised about Pep Guardiola's decision to let England No 1 Joe Hart leave for Torino on loan at the beginning of the season.

Claudio Bravio made another goalkeeping error against Huddersfield in the FA Cup fifth round
Claudio Bravio made another goalkeeping error against Huddersfield in the FA Cup fifth round

But team-mate and fellow South American Zabaleta has leapt to Bravo's aid, believing he needs more time to adjust to the Premier League.