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Riyad Mahrez scored twice for Manchester City at Cardiff at the weekend
The Algerian had to wait a while to open his account but says he has settled well
Mahrez insists he never moans and hasn't had a tough time under Pep Guardiola
City are second in the league having won five and drawn one of their matches

Published: 04:07 EDT, 24 September 2018 | Updated: 07:15 EDT, 24 September 2018

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Riyad Mahrez insists his hard work is paying off after he scored his first two goals for Manchester City in Saturday's 5-0 thrashing of Cardiff.

The Algerian winger arrived at the Etihad Stadium from Leicester in a £60million summer deal, but insists he has not found it tough adapting to life under Pep Guardiola.

Speaking after the victory in south Wales, Mahrez said: 'It's not been a tough time for me. When you arrive at a big club you have to adapt to the style.

Riyad Mahrez says he is settling well into life at Manchester City after netting his first two goals

Mahrez joined from Leicester in the summer and scored for the first time away at Cardiff City

MAHREZ'S SEASON

Premier League apps: 2 (4)

Premier League goals: 2

Pass Success: 88.3 per cent

'The manager has helped me a lot, and in the last two weeks, I have felt a lot better.

'You can see that on the pitch. I never complain, I just work hard in training, and it's paying (off) now. But I have to keep going – scoring is not a final thing.

'The style of play is different, but I stayed at Leicester for nearly five years and knew I would need time to adapt at a new club like City.'

It has been a near-perfect start to the Premier League season for Guardiola's men, having won five and drawn one of their six matches.

Their only slight stumble came against top-flight new boys Wolves in a 1-1 draw, while their five wins have produced a huge 18 goals in their favour.