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Pep Guardiola calls for patience with Man City youngsters after Cole Palmer's first European goal

Pep Guardiola warned that Manchester City have another half-a-dozen academy products ready to make their mark after Cole Palmer's first Champions League goal.

The City manager is hoping to keep a lid on the expectation surrounding Palmer but the 19-year-old's stock continues to rise.

And Guardiola namechecked a number of other youngsters who he hopes will force their way into the first-team plans.

Pep Guardiola (centre) is hoping to keep a lid on the expectation surrounding Cole Palmer
The 19-year-old's stock continued to rise after he scored in Man City's win at Club Brugge

'The people in this world want things immediately but everything needs time,' Guardiola said. 'You cannot cook a good dish if you don't spend time in the kitchen.