The impact of these players have been vital for Man City – Pep Guardiola

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has hailed the impact of Manchester City’s bench so far this season.

The likes of Ilkay Gundogan, Julian Alvarez, Riyad Mahrez and Cole Palmer all came on to impressive effect in Saturday’s impressive 3-0 Premier League win at Wolves.

“The impact of the guys who came from the bench against Dortmund was so important and on Saturday the guys who came in from the bench were so impactful,” Guardiola said.

“With this crazy schedule we need everyone. And now with five substitutions the impact from the guys with the mentality and the right position (is important).

“Normally when people come from the bench and play bad it is because they are not right here (in the mind). They are complaining because they don’t play.

“But when they are there with a good impact, they can help us because the quality is there.

“On Saturday, Riyad played some good minutes and minutes for Cole and everyone.

“Gundo played really, really good with his decisions and this is what it is… so this is a good sign.”