Pep Guardiola praised Sergio Aguero after the Argentine striker scored within a minute in their 3-1 win over Arsenal.

"He was born with that talent, he will die with that talent. I’m pleased. People said I wasn’t friends with him [previously] but I try to be honest – always I was delighted with him. Today, not because of the three goals, because of how we fought for the team. He has his own quality. I judge the intention not the result and the intention from Sergio has been perfect. A striker needs to score,” said Guardiola.

Guardiola added that he recognized his team again following their midweek loss to Newcastle.

“What is important is being ourselves. That’s what I want. We spoke in the last days. We didn’t recognise our team in the last game. They know it – they felt the same way. Today at least we came back.”