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Man City 3-0 Crystal Palace: What Guardiola said

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Man City boss Pep Guardiola, speaking to BBC Match of the Day : "We had to work, but Palace worked harder. We were better. A tough team to break down because they defended incredibly well.

"These type of games, they play the low block - it is the talent for the wingers, like Phil in the first goal. These types of games, the quality makes the difference. And Phil is full of it in his body.

I am beyond happy and satisfied. "Phil, we know his qualities. I appreciate him a lot.

Incredible runner and fighter. In the final third, an incredible spark. I was really pleased with that.

"Rayan [Cherki] has incredible quality coming from the bench and making an impact. Kovacic and him make an impact. " On title race : "Depends on them [Arsenal].