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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hails John Stones and Kevin de Bruyne after hammering Feyenoord

Pep Guardiola praised John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne after Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win at Feyenoord.

Defender Stones headed two goals, including the opener in the second minute, while playmaker De Bruyne delivered another passing masterclass in an outstanding team performance at De Kuip.

Strike pair Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus were also on target as City ran the Dutch champions ragged.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola encourages his players in the 4-0 win at Feyenoord
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola encourages his players in the 4-0 win at Feyenoord
John Stones scored twice as City strolled to victory in Rotterdam on Wednesday night
John Stones scored twice as City strolled to victory in Rotterdam on Wednesday night

Manager Guardiola said of Stones: 'There is no doubt about his quality.