Get the biggest City stories, analysis and transfer updates delivered straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola says Scott Carson is one of Manchester City 's dressing room leaders, despite spending two years as third-choice goalkeeper, and playing no games until last night.
The Blues boss handed 35-year-old Carson his debut, with the Premier League title wrapped up, and he did well in a 4-3 win at St James' Park.
Carson, 35, has been at City for two seasons on loan from Derby, and has become an influential figure in the dressing room as third-choice goalkeeper.
Now, with the Premier League title secure and a Champions League title to prepare for, Guardiola pulled a surprise inclusion by naming Carson in his starting lineup at Newcastle.
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