Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola was effusive in his praise for 20-year-old Nico O'Reilly after the youngster scored a brace in a tense match against Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium.

All goals in this dynamic team were scored already in the first 27 weeks. O'Reilly credited the two, who contributed to the goal of Soroki defender Lewis Hall, which allowed the rulers to get closer to the championship leader by two points.

Although in the past O'Reilly was often used as a full back, in this match Guardiola trusted his place closer to the attack in the center of the field. This document has been proven to be true for hundreds of hundreds of thousands. Speaking to TNT Sports journalists, Guardiola said:.

" Now he plays in his position. He is so versatile and so young. “I’m so happy that our academy graduates such incredible graduates as Niko, Phil Foden and Ricko Lewis,” Pep said..

The young talent was also highly appreciated by Siti's great defender Joleon Lescott, who bolstered his athleticism, versatility and creativity as he moved from defense to attack.. In his words, the coach’s trust at such an important stage of the season to give the boy great success in the hands of the authorities.

O'Reilly himself, who made his debut for the main team in 2024 in the English Super Cup match, is looking forward to fighting for the title. According to him, the summer break allowed the team to recharge their batteries before the final half of the season.

Pep Guardiola also emphasized the importance of this victory over physically exhausted Newcastle, especially in the field, since many young players of his type have not previously faced such a tough championship race. The coach also thanked the fans for their incredible encouragement, calling the atmosphere at the stadium the best thing in the world..

The test is now checking for Manchester City for the upcoming Saturday match against Leeds United.