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Joe Hart is Manchester City's No 1 for new Premier League season but 'his time is now' says Pep Guardiola

Joe Hart is Manchester City's No 1 for now — but needs to pick up the club's new methods immediately.

That is the message from Pep Guardiola, who revealed on Friday that he has held talks with the goalkeeper about his footwork.

Guardiola played Victor Valdes at Barcelona and Manuel Neuer with Bayern Munich, both renowned for their ease in possession, and wants his City stopper to retain the same confidence.

Pep Guardiola has shown faith in Joe Hart but u00a0challenged him to adapt to his new methods
Pep Guardiola has shown faith in Joe Hart but challenged him to adapt to his new methods
The England No 1 came under substantial criticism for his performances at Euro 2016
The England No 1 came under substantial criticism for his performances at Euro 2016
City were linked with bringing in a new goalkeeper but Guardiola showed faith in Hart
City were linked with bringing in a new goalkeeper but Guardiola showed faith in Hart

That has been a criticism levelled at Hart, who has been thrown into outfield training drills as well as his own regime in a bid to improve.