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Joleon Lescott admits Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is incredibly friendly behind the scenes.

The 54-year-old took over at the Etihad in 2016 with a momentous reputation, but hasn't disappointed . He has won six Premier League titles and the Champions League in Manchester, among many other accolades.

Last campaign was unusually dry in terms of silverware, and the Blues are looking to get back on track with a title tilt this season. They held fellow contenders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw last weekend and Guardiola notably shifted from his usual aggressive style of play to a more conservative one. They had just a 33.2 per cent share of the game's possession.

Ex-City defender Lescott, who never played under Guardiola but is acquainted with him, has opened up about

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