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Manchester City: Pep Guardiola wants more from Joao Cancelo despite strong start to season

Pep Guardiola will continue to demand more from Joao Cancelo despite the full back's excellent start to the Premier League season.

The Portuguese has shone in the left back slot, with his movements forward and into midfield adding a dimension to the champions' play that few rivals can match.

The 27-year-old former Juventus defender was signed primarily as a right back in 2019 but showed his ability to play on the opposite flank on a number of occasions last season.

Full back Joao Cancelo has been in excellent form for Manchester City so far this season

Full back Joao Cancelo has been in excellent form for Manchester City so far this season

Manager Pep Guardiola (left) though feels the Portuguese defender (right) can still do better

Manager Pep Guardiola (left) though feels the Portuguese defender (right) can still do better

This term, due to a lack of options, playing on the left has been a necessity and, with Kyle Walker holding down the spot on the right of defence, Cancelo has taken to the role impressively.