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Pep Guardiola has hailed Nathan Ake as 'one of the best' ahead of Manchester City's match against Crystal Palace. Ake, now in his sixth season with the club, has made 175 appearances and won 11 trophies.
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Ake âone of the bestâ says Pep
Pep Guardiola has praised the ever-dependable Nathan Ake ahead of our home game with Crystal Palace.
Now in his sixth season with City, the 31-year-old defender has clocked up 175 appearances to date and won 11 trophies during the time.
The popular Dutch international returned to the first team for the 2-1 win over Southampton at Wembley and was again excellent in the weekend win over Brentford.
His manager says his focus and ability to slot in and perform whenever requested makes him an invaluable squad member.
**â**Nathan the job he has to do in terms of focus, is one of the best and there are few players who are more reliable,â said Pep.
âIf he has to play every few days, he struggles, but the final of the Carabao Cup, the last game against Brentford, he is complete. Wow. Â He is one of the best I ever had.
âApart from that he is one of the most incredible team mates for his manager and his team-mates and has been an incredible signing from Bournemouth.
âHe played in the Champions League final in Istanbul, that is how reliable he is. Top guy and a top player.â
And asked what he thought about Ake entering the final year of his contract next season, the boss replied: âOne more year, right? I wish he stays with us, but I donât know what is going to happen.â
The Blues will look to move within two points of leaders against Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening.
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Pep was asked what he thought of TV pundits writing off Cityâs title chances after the Gunnersâ win over West Ham left them within two wins of a first Premier League crown in 20 years.
He replied**: â**[In the Premier League] we play tomorrow night, then we go to Bournemouth, then we play Aston Villa here.
âThe Importance is tomorrow. And we see what happens, and then the next one. When you lose the focus you are in a dangerous situation. Â I always think we can do it better, control.
âNever trust anything since I arrive a long time ago. Always I learn, do it better. Blame yourself. Do better for yourself, that is the focus.
âAlways I said when I arrive here. Do it, do it, do it better and our focus is now Crystal Palace.â
Cityâs postponed clash with Crystal Palace will take place at 20:00 on Wednesday 13 May.
And you can be there to see Pep Guardiolaâs side chasing down the Premier League title!
Tickets for this game are now available, starting from ÂŁ43 for adults and ÂŁ18 for Under-18s.
There are also plenty of hospitality options to suit all range of budgets!