Despite Crystal Palace's loss on Saturday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on Jordan Ayew.

The reigning champions were welcomed to Selhurst Pack by the Eagles.

Up until the Citizens were given a penalty for Michael Olise's late challenge on Ilkay Gundogan, Jordan kept up his impressive play for the home team.

The 28th goal of the year for Erling Haaland came from the penalty spot.

After the game, Guardiola praised Palace's tenacity and praised Ayew and Zaha for their contributions despite the team's loss at home.

"It is always tricky playing here [Selhurst Park]," told Sky Sports.

"We are always confident playing at home but I always have this belief that it is always tricky here.

"The way they play and run is just incredible. Jordan Ayew and Zaha are incredible players.

"They are always running and creating spaces for the team," he added.

With the loss, Palace's worrisome 10-match losing streak in league play is now the longest in the division, and Patrick Vieira's team is now only four points above the relegation zone.

Jordan Ayew has been selected for the Black Stars team to play Angola in a doubleheader at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] later this month.