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Pep Guardiola says Ferran Torres can be his No 9 after stunning hat-trick against Newcastle... Manchester City boss hails Spaniard as 'he runs in behind, he has a striker's nose and he is a good finisher'

Pep Guardiola says Ferran Torres can emerge as Manchester City’s No.9 after his hat-trick in the 4-3 win at Newcastle.

The 21-year-old arrived as a winger from Valencia last summer but has been used in a central role at times this season.

And he took his tally to 13 for the season with a match-winning treble at St James’ Park, after which Guardiola could not hide his delight with his fellow Spaniard’s killer instinct.

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Pep Guardiola says Ferran Torres can emerge as Manchester City’s No.9 in the future

‘This is his first season in England and his numbers are exceptional in terms of goals,’ said Guardiola.