Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is adamant Zak Steffen is capable of being their outright No1.
Steffen featured in their FA Cup defeat of Birmingham City.
Guardiola said, "He can fight for No.1.
“He can put pressure on Eddie, but Eddie is the No.1 in this position right now. If he performs well, he stays No.1.
“But we cannot forget he [Steffen] played at Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford and solved all the situations he faced brilliantly."
Guardiola also had a note of praise for the on-loan Scott Carson, revealing the experienced third choice goalkeeper is one of City's dressing room leaders.
“Scott Carson is like our captain behind the scenes," he added.
“It's not noticed in the papers or on the field but in the locker room he is like another captain. Hopefully he can stay longer with us.
