'Absolutely unexpected' - Guardiola astonished by Man City defender's goalscoring form

Josko Gvardiol has been in superb goal scoring form, something even his manager did not think was possible.

Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol celebrates scoring his side's first goal. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

When Manchester City took the lead against Fulham 13 minutes in through Josko Gvardiol, the writing appeared on the wall for where the result was heading. Watched on by Noel Gallagher, the match at Craven Cottage was certainly not an oasis for the men in sky blue.

But once the Croatian defender arrowed a shot with his weaker foot past Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno to give City the advantage after a wonderfully intricate passing move, the celebration from the visitors appeared to be one of release.