Writes Tyrone Marshall: “Along with De Bruyne he's [Mahrez] been the outstanding performer for Pep Guardiola 's side so far this season and the two are becoming a destructive duo on the pitch. Latest on Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN

Both men worked in tandem as the architects of City’s hard fought victory over Everton on Saturday and the press have paid tribute to their performances.It’s not only their display on Merseyside that has caught the eye, however, with sections of the media expressing a belief they have been the defending champions’ standout players so far this season.“He [Mahrez] has stepped up a couple of levels this term, to the point where he now appears undroppable. “He [Mahrez] has stepped up a couple of levels this term, to the point where he now appears undroppable. FPL Show Ep 43: Player focus - Kevin De Bruyne Watch all of City's 19/20 Premier League goals External Link Fantasy Premier League GW38+ Ones to watch: Mahrez can shine It … Gabriel Jesus ended his nine-game goal drought by converting from David Silva's cutback, while Riyad Mahrez swept home the second from Kevin de Bruyne's pass.

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