Tag: Foden

Phil Foden leaves England camp to return home for birth of third child

Phil Foden has left England’s Euro 2024 camp to return home for the birth of his third child, the PA news agency understands. It is hoped the Manchester City midfielder will be back in time for Sunday’s last-16 clash in Gelsenkirchen. Foden has started all three of England’s Group C matches in Germany as Gareth […]

Phil Foden brace helps Man City thump Brighton and close gap on leaders Arsenal

Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to a single point after Phil Foden’s first-half double helped inspire a resounding 4-0 victory over Brighton. Kevin De Bruyne’s eye-catching diving header set Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions on course for a comprehensive success at a soggy Amex Stadium. City, who have a game in […]

Phil Foden v Wayne Rooney – how do the two players compare?

Phil Foden’s stunning hat-trick against Aston Villa stirred up memories of a young Wayne Rooney as the Manchester City midfielder continues to impress this season. The 23-year-old starred on Wednesday night, restoring City’s lead just before half-time with a free-kick and adding a second in the 62nd minute before completing his treble shortly after. His […]

Phil Foden stars as Manchester City come from behind to win derby

Phil Foden scored twice in the second half as title-chasing Manchester City came from behind to claim a crucial 3-1 win over rivals Manchester United. The champions were stunned by a brilliant strike from Marcus Rashford after just eight minutes but were otherwise the dominant force in a keenly-fought Premier League clash at the Etihad […]

Pep Guardiola still expects more from outstanding Phil Foden

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has lavished praise on “top-class” Phil Foden for his outstanding form, but insisted the attacker can still improve. Foden struck the only goal in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Bournemouth to move the Premier League champions to within one point of leaders Liverpool after 26 fixtures. It was Foden’s 16th effort […]