straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has told his Manchester City players that they are more likely to maintain their places in his starting XI by getting on the scoresheet.Guardiola saw City record their first win in three Premier League outings, scoring more than once for the first time in seven games in all competitions.
City's win was effectively sealed in the first half with a Riyad Mahrez brace followed by Benjamin Mendy's first goal for the club.
Both players have been in good form since the November international break, and Mahrez would complete his first City hat-trick in the second half.
Despite the confidence-boosting win, Guardiola was still looking for improvements from his side, but described the importance of getting the three.
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