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Pep Guardiola insists Nathan Ake provided Man City the boost they 'didn't have in the past'... as he hails the Dutchman as a 'proper defender' after his contribution this season towards the club's title success

Pep Guardiola has singled out Nathan Ake for providing Man City the 'boost' they needed after claiming the Premier League title.

The club lifted their third consecutive Premier League title on Sunday, following Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest a day prior.

Ake has played an important part in their success this season, filling in at left back and in the centre of defence throughout the campaign.

The 28-year-old has missed City's last four games - including their 1-0 victory over Chelsea - due to a hamstring injury, but Guardiola pinpointed his contribution as one of the biggest factors behind their treble push this season.