Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is delighted with the current form of Riyad Mahrez.

Guardiola spoke glowingly about the Algerian's recent form - he scored City's opener in the 6-1 thrashing of Aston Villa on Sunday.

"The difference last season and this season is he plays more minutes because the manager is more kind to him," Guardiola said.

"The level he played last season was good too. He loves to play football.

"You see his legs it is impossible to be injured because he has no muscles. The final third he has something special, always I have the feeling he can score a goal."