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Riyad Mahrez is 'exceptional, but I push him alot' insists Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola... as he feels the forward can reach new heights - despite already notching 20 goals this season

Pep Guardiola believes Riyad Mahrez can scale even greater heights after the Manchester City forward surpassed 20 goals for the season.

Mahrez has taken on a fair portion of goalscoring responsibility in City's absence of a striker, now eight clear of anyone else the squad after scoring twice in the 4-1 win over Manchester United last week.

The Premier League champions have a decision to make on his long-term future in the coming months, with the 31-year-old out of contract at the end of next season.

Pep Guardiola believes Riyad Mahrez can scale even greater heights after the Manchester City forward surpassed 20 goals for the season
City have to make a decision on Mahrez's long-term future with his contract expiring at the end of next season

'An exceptional player, a player the many teams would love to have,' Guardiola said.