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DANNY MURPHY: Nathan Ake CAN solve Pep Guardiola's problems at left-back after weak-link Benjamin Mendy was terrorised and exposed in Man City's thrilling draw at Leeds

The action was so frenetic, it took my breath away. It was like seeing two punchers trying to knock each other out — fantastic entertainment and you can only imagine how a packed Elland Road would have reacted.

But amid the madness, the final 20 minutes might have given Pep Guardiola some clarity of thought and a glimpse to the future when Nathan Ake replaced Benjamin Mendy at left-back.

I feel some sympathy for City’s full-backs, Kyle Walker and Mendy, because they know Guardiola’s philosophy is for them to push high and be creative.

Benjamin Mendy was exposed as a weak-link during Manchester City's 1-1 draw against Leeds
Mendy's problems led to him being hooked off for Nathan Ake late during the contest

So when you haven’t got great midfield cover, like Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum provide at Liverpool, you can be caught out.