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Pep Guardiola showers praise on 'incredible' Manchester City ground staff, hailing them as the 'men of the match' for ensuring West Ham match went ahead despite heavy snow at the Etihad Stadium

Pep Guardiola lavished praise on Manchester City's ground staff after heavy snowfall at the Etihad Stadium.

City's victory over West Ham was played in driving snow, with referee Michael Oliver allowing extra time at the break to clear the pitch.

Guardiola, who went to congratulate head groundsman Lee Jackson on the touchline, had told his team to take fewer risks, given the conditions.

Pep Guardiola hailed the Manchester City ground staff as the 'men of the match' on Sunday
The City boss said the staff's 'incredible' effort was the reason the West Ham game went ahead

'I think the groundkeepers — the guys who take care of the pitch — were the men of the match,' said Guardiola.