Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola singled out one player for praise in last night.

The Citizens earned a superb 4-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.

As they maintain pressure on Arsenal and Liverpool in the title race, Guardiola acknowledged the importance of Rodri to his team.

“Rodri is the best. In his position he is the best. He can do everything," Guardiola said to club media.

“The quality that he reads the game with. His mentality, always he is ready. Rodri is top, top. What can I say?

“Other teams don't have a player like him. He is so good in many, many things.

“We have alternatives but the presence, physicality, he is complete. He is an incredible signing for Manchester City."