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Man City manager Guardiola lauds Mahrez - 'For him football isn't profession, it's joy'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed Riyad Mahrez after his goal against Peterborough in the FA Cup on Tuesday.

Mahrez opened the scoring in the 2-0 victory as City sealed their place in the quarter-finals.

Speaking to ITV on Mahrez, Guardiola said: "He is playing in a position he has played in all his career.

"We know the quality he has. I am proud the most because he loves to play football.

"For him football is not a profession, it's a joy."

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