Britain Soccer Football - Manchester City v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Etihad Stadium - 6/5/17 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff Livepic
(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed the impact of captain Vincent Kompany after two injury-ravaged seasons at the club but admits they still need to sign a back-up option for their central defender.
Kompany made a fifth consecutive appearance in the starting lineup and scored his second goal since returning last month in City's 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
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