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  • Why Foden better for Man City than England – Lescott

    Why Foden better for Man City than England – Lescott

    Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has weighed in on the debate about Phil Foden.

    Many fans and pundits have been debating whether the City star is good enough for the Three Lions.

    Foden has not impressed for his national team in the past couple of years, despite having six Premier League titles and a Champions League to his name.

    Lescott, speaking to the Filthy Fellas Podcast, said: “It’s not a position it’s just getting players into areas where they can affect the game.”

    “It’s like the Trent one,” Lescott said, referencing Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool.

    “He doesn’t have to be (starting) in midfield but can you get him into those areas of the field where those passes can be made?”

  • Euro 2024: England manager, Southgate told to bench Foden, Trent in clash with Slovenia

    Euro 2024: England manager, Southgate told to bench Foden, Trent in clash with Slovenia

    Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has advised England manager Gareth Southgate to bench Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold for the Three Lions’ final group game against Slovenia at Euro 2024 next week Tuesday.

    This is coming following  England’s   1-1 draw against Denmark on Thursday.

    They currently top the Group with four points and need a win or a draw against Slovenia to qualify for the Round of 16.

    However, writing in his column for The Telegraph, Carragher said: “Unfortunately, two of the best Premier League footballers – Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden – will have to be sacrificed now.

    “The team’s set-up is not getting the best from them, or their team-mates. Introducing Alexander-Arnold into midfield in a major tournament was always a risk. It has not worked.”

    Speaking on the wingers that should pair with Harry Kane up front, Carragher added, “I would like to see a 4-3-3 with Saka and Anthony Gordon either side of Kane.”

  • EPL: Foden, Halaand score as City thrash United 3-1 at Etihad

    EPL: Foden, Halaand score as City thrash United 3-1 at Etihad

    After scoring first in a much anticipated encounter at the Etihad, Foden scored a brace, Halaand scored another to secure a comeback victory  for Manchester City against Man United.

    The 192nd Manchester derby took place today between a Manchester City team fighting to replicate their Treble heroics and a Manchester United side still hoping to get into the top four.

    Marcus Rashford scored a sublime goal as early as the 8th minute but City came back stronger and netted three times in the second half  to continue  the chase and mount the pressure on  leaders Liverpool.

    City are now one point behind leaders Liverpool.

    The results means that City would retain its second position on the log while Arsenal would maintain its third position should they defeat Sheffield on Monday night.

    Manchester United are still currently occupying  the 6th position on the log.

    There are still eleven games to be played before the 2023/24 seasons ends in May.

  • World-class Foden no longer little Phil – Guardiola

    World-class Foden no longer little Phil – Guardiola

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says England forward Phil Foden is now a world-class performer in his own right.

    Gifted as he is, Foden has often been overshadowed by Manchester City’s big hitters but Guardiola noted after Saturday’s win at Bournemouth that he had grown into a top player.

    Foden’s ninth league goal of the season secured the unconvincing 1-0 win that pushed champions City to one point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

    With Erling Haaland not back to his best after injury and playmaker Kevin de Bruyne used as a late substitute on Saturday, Foden was the spark that kept City’s bandwagon firmly on track for a fourth successive title.

    The 23-year-old Foden has also contributed seven assists this season and has stepped up to be one of Manchester City’s leaders on the pitch.

    “Forget about the goals – of course they are important – but do you know how he played?

    “How he controlled and accelerated. He has become already a top-class football player. From a little boy, now he has become already Phil, a world class, top player.

    “He’s so good. He can play everywhere, especially in the central position and play really, really good,” Guardiola told reporters.

    City are now 11 games unbeaten in the league and while Liverpool and Arsenal are right with them in the title race, Guardiola’s side are showing again the ability to churn out results at the business end of the season.

    They beat Brentford 1-0 in midweek and Guardiola said his squad’s durability still surprised him.

    “What can I say?, The calendar is so demanding and the expectations are so high. What they have done for many years with a lot of games and many things.

    “And always you believe they will fall down and won’t continue to do it – they surprise me,” he said.

  • Foden’s goal secures all maximum points as Manchester City pip Bournemouth 1-0 at Vitality stadium

    Foden’s goal secures all maximum points as Manchester City pip Bournemouth 1-0 at Vitality stadium

    English Premier defending champions, Manchester City on Saturday evening secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory at the Vitality stadium  as Phil Foden’s first-half goal moved them one point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

    All effort by Bournemouth players to score in the thrilling encounter met a brick wall.

    Foden scored after receiving a pass in the 18 yard box to put the visitors in the lead in the 24th minute of the encounter and the goal proved highly decisive.

    The hosts looked capable of an equaliser after the break when Marcus Tavernier had two decent opportunities in quick succession and Enes Unal headed just wide at the death.

    City have 59 points from 26 games with Liverpool, who play Chelsea in the League Cup final on Sunday, on 60.

    Despite dominating possession, they were severely tested at the Vitality Stadium and their relief at the final whistle was palpable as they held on to turn up the heat on Liverpool.

    Guardiola’s side lacked their usual fluency but still stretched their unbeaten league run to 11 games with a second successive 1-0 victory, after a midweek win over Brentford.

    “The players surprise me every time, the character, always competitive when they are tired,” Guardiola said.

    “Winning 0-5 is not a reality. Hopefully we can have a week off soon to rest the legs.”

    Erling Haaland still looked short of his best form after returning from injury and missed an early opportunity when he fired wide with the sort opportunity he usually converts.

    But Manchester City have plenty of other match-winners, not least Foden who once again displayed his increasingly influential role in the team as he poached his ninth league goal of the season.

    Haaland showed great strength to roll his marker and get a shot off that home keeper Neto did well to keep out but the ball fell to Foden who coolly turned in the rebound.

    Shortly before that, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson was forced into a save from Milos Kerkez’s dipping effort.

    Manchester City could not build on their lead after the break, however, and Bournemouth, roared on by a vociferous home crowd, pinned them back.

    The results leaves the race for the title a three horse race amongst Liverpool, Arsenal and City.

  • Haaland reveals favourite teammate at Man City

    Haaland reveals favourite teammate at Man City

    Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has revealed that teammate Phil Foden is helping him settle at the Etihad since his arrival from Bundesliga side, Borussia Dortmund.

    Haaland has opened up about his relationship with the team off the pitch, including a special bond he is already developing with Foden.

    “A lot of nice people by the way. I have a lot of good friends already,” he said.

    “I’ve only been there for two months so it’s it’s quite new but a lot of people in the club is nice, you know Phil [Foden] is the same age as me. We go good together.

    “A lot of funny moments with him and yeah, it’s a lot of nice people in the club.”

  • Euro 2020: Why Foden missed England match against Czech

    Euro 2020: Why Foden missed England match against Czech

    Manchester City star Phil Foden missed England’s final group game against Czech Republic as he was on a yellow card.

    If Foden had received another yellow in the game, he would have been suspended for England’s round of 16 clash.

    The Three Lions did fine without the young attacker, winning 1-0 courtesy of a first half goal from Raheem Sterling.

    England topped their group, with Croatia and Czech Republic finishing second and third respectively.

    Those three teams from the group will be in the knockout stages, with Scotland missing out.

  • All England players will get Gazza haircut if… – Foden

    All England players will get Gazza haircut if… – Foden

    Manchester City youngster Phil Foden joked that if England wins Euro 2020, everyone in the squad will get “Gazza” haircuts.

    Foden has currently dyed his hair blonde and in a similar style to Paul Gascoigne’s haircut at Euro 1996.

    The midfielder, who shone for City in the Premier League and Champions League last season, is in line to start for England in their final group game against Czech Republic.

    “I told the team that if we win it they have to get the same haircut as me and they all agreed,” Foden told talkSPORT.

    “Hopefully if we win it you will see everyone with the same haircut, I think Romania did it so I would make everyone, which would be funny.

    “To be honest, it was my own thing and then I saw people turn it into something else and I jumped on it like everyone else would.

    “I decided to change it up and called the barber and I’ve liked it ever since.

    “I had another cut the other day to make it lighter.”

  • Man City whizkid named PFA Young Player of the Year

    Man City whizkid named PFA Young Player of the Year

    Manchester City whizkid Phil Foden has been named young player of the year by the Professional Footballers’ Association.

    The England forward had been nominated for both player of the year and young player of the year awards.

    He scored 16 goals in 50 appearances for City in all competitions this season.

    “I’m really honoured,” Foden said.

    “There have been some great players in the past that have won it and I feel really lucky to win it because there have been so many great young talents this year. It’s a special moment.”

  • Foden becoming fundamental for City – Guardiola

    Foden becoming fundamental for City – Guardiola

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has described Phil Foden as fundamental to his squad.

    The dynamic diminutive playmaker has stepped up this season after the departure of David Silva.

    “Yeah, it’s so good. Now in this moment I see him playing upfront because of his dynamic sense of goal and he helps us with first pressure,” Guardiola declared.

    “When he is 24, 25 I think he will be able to play more defensive positions.

    “Now he can play both wingers, behind strikers and as a striker.

    “As a manager, having a player like this who can play several positions is fundamental.”