'The best winger on the planet': Pep Guardiola, delighted with Josko Gvardiol, who surprised him with a unique feat during the week

Josko Gvardiol has been labeled the “best winger on the planet” after continuing his good run in front of goal.

This is the opinion of Pep Guardiola, who praised the Manchester City defender after his double on Saturday 4-0 victory away in Fulham.

The result has seen the The citizens Overtakes Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table as they close in on a historic fourth successive title.

And that was gvardiolPlaying again at left back, he sent the Etihad team on their way as he finished off a fluid move to slot into the bottom left corner.

After Phil Foden doubled the visitors' lead, Gvardiol added another in the 71st minute, sending the ball past Bernd Leno from close range.

He could have completed a hat-trick in injury time, but he missed the opportunity to take a penalty and allowed Julián Álvarez to score.

His brace has seen Gvardiol score five goals in all competitions for City, all of them in the last month.

AND Guardiola was effusive in his praise of the Croatian, who has impressed in his first campaign since joining from RB Leipzig in a deal worth £77.6m.

Speaking to the BBC in Manchester, the Spaniard said: “The first goal… we signed the best winger on the planet!

“After the Wolves, three days of rest, he was the only one who went to the training center to recover.

“We make an incredible signing for many, many years to come.”

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Meanwhile, the humble Gvardiol has explained why he did not step up to claim an unlikely treble in west London.

Asked by TNT Sports, he commented: “Another two goals for me and, of course, another clean sheet. Really happy.”

“We talked about me taking the penalty and, of course, I would have liked to, but we have a taker and he takes it.”

“At the end Julián came in and took the opportunity to score the goal.”