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​Man City boss Guardiola: Mahrez has special quality

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is full of praise for winger Riyad Mahrez.

The Algerian was a key part of the City side that emerged with a 4-1 win against Wolves in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Mahrez was man of the match and scored the third goal for his side.

"The last games were outstanding. He played really well. He has a special quality," Guardiola told reporters.

"He is a guy who dances on the pitch. He doesn't lose balls on the pitch. He makes the extra pass. He attracts opponents on the pitch and after he makes a pass in behind.

"He makes fantastic crosses. We knew it.

"At Leicester, he was outstanding with Jamie Vardy. That's why we pushed for him. We hope he can continue."

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