Manchester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez is aiming for a fresh start after the World Cup recess.

Mahrez has been a key player for City in recent seasons, and was the Blues' top scorer in all competitions last term with 24 goals in all competitions. However, this season the 31-year-old winger has struggled for regular minutes and consistent performances, with Pep Guardiola often favouring Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva in wide roles.

Mahrez is confident that he can rediscover his best form in the second half of the season, even if he has contributed more this campaign than some have given him credit for.

"I've already scored five goals [and] I didn't play a lot, to be fair," Mahrez told The National during City's week-long training trip to Abu Dhabi. "I think the second half of the season is going to be way better for me and [bring] more goals to help the team."