Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that he has huge admiration for Alexander Isak.

The Swedish forward is enjoying a very productive season, despite the Magpies' drop in form.

Isak scored in a 3-2 loss for Newcastle against City at St. James' Park on Saturday.

"Since arriving, his impact has been really good," Guardiola said of Isak while speaking to City's Match Day Live show.

"He had the conditions to be an incredible striker with his speed, his finishing.

"We started to follow him at Real Sociedad. We were impressed. He was a target.

“Wow. He is a young player but with these skills, all the clubs around the world take a look.

“It's not a surprise and he's adapted really well here in the Premier League. I don't know him personally, but I admire him a lot."