Phil Foden: The Man City star returned to the field with two assists

Foden has scored 10 times in 48 appearances for City this season, but the closest of those goals came against Palace on 14 December.

The midfielder has now gone 27 games without scoring and Guardiola has moved to the bench in recent months.Wednesday’s start against Palace was his third in his last 13 league games and the first since March 4.

“I’d say I had a good half of the season – the first half – and I got a little carried away and then I struggled to find my place in the team,” Foden said.

“This happens when you have quality players around you and they are bigger than you, so I had to wait and be patient, train as much as I can and take your time when you get it.”

Although he wasn’t involved in the goal against Palace, Foden impressed the crowd with his instinctive strike down the left and his touchline tribute to his manager.

Foden made two assists in a City game for the first time since December 2023 and scored two goals in the first half of the Premier League.

He created five chances against Palace in the first half. No player has created more in the opening 45 minutes of this year’s Premier League game.

The domestic product was given a standing ovation when he was replaced by John Stones on 82 minutes.

The midfielder undoubtedly showed his talent when he won the PFA Player of the Year two years ago. He said last season He “struggled” for off-field issues and injuries that contributed to the campaign.

Although he hasn’t completely dismissed him this season, City’s commitment to the player has not been in doubt between the two sides recently. They have reached an agreement A new contract at the Etihad Stadium.

Guardiola told the BBC’s Match of the Day: “These types of games play low blocks, like Phil’s talent for the wingers in the first goal. “These types of games, the quality makes the difference and Phil is full in his body. I am happy and happy.

“It should be a big role for the future. We want the best for Phil and Phil to deliver what he has done for many, many years. How people love him, the appreciation of his actions. People want him to be happy.”