Manchester City star Nathan Ake has heaped lavish praise on Eddie Howe after coming up against his former boss on Saturday. The defender started from the outset as Pep Guardiola's side ran out 2-0 winners over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.
Ake was heavily linked with a move to St James' Park in the summer as his City career hung by a thread. The Magpies instead signed a different Dutch centre-half in the form of Sven Botman, before Ake salvaged his career at Eastlands with some impressive performances.
Speaking to Arab News after Saturday's clash, Ake praised of Howe, who he worked with for many years at Bournemouth, and spoke highly of their close relationship.
