Phil Foden scores four goals in two games for Manchester City
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Phil Foden has scored four goals in his last two games for Manchester City, indicating a return to form. After struggling since 2024 and missing the World Cup, Foden received guidance from Enzo Maresca, who held discussions aimed at revitalizing the midfielder's performance. Manchester City, currently perfect in the Premier League, will face Aston Villa on Saturday, with Erling Haaland fit for selection after being benched during Wednesday's Champions League match against AEK Athens.
- •Foden scored four goals in his last two matches.
- •He struggled for form over the past two years.
- •Maresca's conversations helped Foden regain confidence.
- •City prepares to play Aston Villa on Saturday.
- •Erling Haaland is available after sitting out a recent match.
- 11:36 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘I know how good he is’: Maresca talks have revitalised Phil Foden’s Manchester City form
"Foden has scored four goals in last two games for City Player has struggled since 2024 and was dropped for World Cup Enzo Maresca has revealed he held heart-to-heart conversations with Phil Foden to help the midfielder back to his best. Foden has struggled over the past two years but has scored four goals in his past two games to give hope he can recapture the form that won him the a Professional Footballers’ Association players’ player of the year award in 2023-24. City travel to Aston Villa on Saturday lunchtime aiming to continue their perfect Premier League start under Maresca, with Erling Haaland fit after sitting on the bench for Wednesday’s Champions League win over AEK Athens. Continue reading...
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