EPL derby hero Phil Fodden, Manchester City in the title race
The EPL is now as tense as the derby. Even though they are at the top of the points table, the Etihad Stadium club is breathing down Liverpool‘s neck. They are just one point behind Liverpool.
Manchester United went ahead with Marcus Rashford’s stunning goal in the eight minutes of the game at the Etihad Stadium. From there, Phil Foden scored three points for Manchester City in the 56th and 80th minutes. At the same time, Arling Haaland poured water on all the hopes of the Old Trafford club by scoring the third goal for the team on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s team won the derby 3-1. Haaland scored in the first minute of added time.
The EPL is now as tense as the derby. Even though they are at the top of the points table, the Etihad Stadium club is breathing down Liverpool’s neck. They are just one point behind Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s club is 63 in 27 matches. Man City played the same number of matches there 62. Arsenal (58 in 26 matches), Aston Villa (55 in 27 matches) and Tottenham (55 in 26 matches) are three to five.
Bernardo Silva played great for Man City on this day. Pep’s team organized most of the attacks under his leadership. But Foden has surpassed everyone. Both his goals are outstanding. Also, Haaland also played 84 matches in Man City and scored 80 goals. There are only 54 goals in the Premier League. In 57 matches.
Foden equalized in the 56th minute with a left-footed shot from outside the box. Despite having 74 percent possession in the first half, Man City failed to score and scored a second goal in the 80th minute. Foden also scored this goal from outside the box. Haaland sealed City’s victory with a third goal in the first minute of added time.
After winning the derby, Pep Guardiola said, “I liked the attitude of the boys the most. They kept their cool even after trailing for the entire half. But we played better in the first half.” Pep was also upbeat about Foden. He said, “This boy is an incredible talent. He himself does not know where to stop. I would say, his amazing football will take England to a great place in the future. Remember, one becomes world class only when he scores goals and wins the team. What more can I say about him?”
“Football is everything to Fodden,” added Pep. He is a legend at such a young age. Can’t keep anyone close to him this season at least. Of course, I will also talk about Holland. Plays football with impossible intelligence. Besides, they become opportunists, who know when to be where. In this match too, he explained that.” Will his club win the title again this time? The Man City coach responded, “It’s not time to talk about it yet. We just have to keep trying to win without looking away.”
