Manchester City weren't grabbing the headlines this weekend as they eased past neighbours Salford in the FA Cup. Unsurprisingly, Pep Guardiola put out a changed side, resting as many players as he could. One player rested but later introduced was Marc Guehi and watching him in a City strip now feels like watching a player who has been in the team for five years.
An England international centre-back, experienced Premier League performer, only 25 years old so coming into his prime right now and he cost a bargain £20m, maybe a quarter or a fifth of his true value in the open market. Even so, I reckon people do not see how important a signing he is.
This is a player Liverpool and Chelsea would love to have tempted but he has ended up at the Etihad and it looks like a very good decision for all concerned.
He scored the goal that put the tie to bed but, more than that, he brings a calm to a defence that had previously looked just a little shaky when under pressure.
Is it enough to turn City into serial clean sheet specialists right away? Maybe not, but a tighter defence will be necessary if they are going to catch Arsenal and their mean back line. It could be the most effective signing of the season.
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