The Citizens recorded a thumping 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest at home, snapping a seven game streak without a win.
Now that their title challenge is back on track, Guardiola took the time to praise Kevin De Bruyne.
“I’m so happy for him,” said the manager about the Belgian, who scored in this win.
“Last season was many months and this season as well. I’m so happy he’s back.
“He fought a lot. In respect to his physicality and minutes against Feyenoord was not good and that’s why I decided not to play at Anfield for the rhythm they play.
“But the minutes he played at Anfield were really good and today he played 75 fantastic minutes.”
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