Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola lavished praise on Phil Foden after the Manchester derby.

City claimed a resounding win over their rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in the Premier League.

Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez scored braces to give City the points and bragging rights, but Guardiola singled out Foden for praise post-game.

"The most difficult position in football is the striker," the Catalan coach said, per the club website.

"You are surrounded by two players. The space is minimal and in front you have two or three holding midfielders.

"You are surrounded by five people. You don't have time. You have to be so smooth and good.

"He was a little bit impatient in the final third in the second half. He had to make the extra pass. If you don't see a clear shot, take one second more.

"But he fought and ran and pressed and helped us to have rhythm. When Phil, Bernardo and Kevin go in the first action so aggressive it is so addictive for the players behind.

"We can stay high and the second half was a perfect example of that."