Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was delighted for two goal Gabriel Jesus after their 3-1 win over Everton.

The opener marked the striker's first Premier League goal since August, halting a run of 11 games, 487 minutes and 18 shots without one, but the manager asserted he never lost faith in his forward.

“Of course, he is so important," he said. “Strikers need to score goals. The difference today was that he scored as he was in better positions.

“It's so good for him and our team. It was so valuable, his performance.

“He settled so well from the beginning but it is better his family is here and strikers need to score goals.

“I am pretty sure he scored two nice goals that will be important for him."