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Rio Ferdinand praises Man City's 'mentality' and after their 18-game unbeaten run in the Champions League... crediting Pep Guardiola for high standards even after Treble win

Rio Ferdinand lauded Manchester City and Pep Puardiola for maintaining their ludicrously high standards after their 3-0 Champions League win over BSC Young Boys.

The triumph saw City go 18 games unbeaten in Europe's premier competition, with a run of 27 matches at home without defeat in the tournament.

Erling Haaland scored twice and Phil Foden bagged a goal as City qualified for the last 16 for an 11th consecutive year - with two games to spare, no less.

Rio Ferdinand told TNT Sports: 'Easy-peasy.