Man City's Jesus is like a watermelon, says Guardiola


Britain Soccer Football - West Ham United v Manchester City - Premier League - London Stadium - 1/2/17 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic

(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola feels he might have unearthed a gem of a player in Gabriel Jesus after the young striker's virtuoso display in Wednesday's 4-0 Premier League win at West Ham United.

The 19-year-old, who joined at the start of January from Brazilian side Palmeiras, scored one and assisted on another on his first start for his new club.

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