Nico Gonzalez can be Man City’s ‘mini-Rodri’ – Pep Guardiola

“I have the feeling the club bought an incredible player for the future, in terms of mentality."

New signing Nico Gonzalez made a strong impression during Manchester City’s victory over Newcastle (Martin Rickett/PA)

Omar Marmoush claimed the headlines but Pep Guardiola also praised the role of his “mini-Rodri” Nico Gonzalez in Manchester City’s 4-0 demolition of Newcastle.

Marmoush scored a sparkling 14-minute hat-trick as the champions put their top-four rivals to the sword to secure a comprehensive Premier League victory at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.