James McAtee plans to draw from Phil Foden's patience as insipiration to force his way into the Man City team - after Pep Guardiola revealed he wants the 21-year-old to stay despite interest from Chel
8 months, 1 week ago

James McAtee plans to draw from Phil Foden's patience as insipiration to force his way into the Man City team - after Pep Guardiola revealed he wants the 21-year-old to stay despite interest from Chel

Daily Mail  

James McAtee plans on using Phil Foden’s patience as inspiration to force a way into the Manchester City team after Pep Guardiola revealed he wants the youngster to stay. James McAtee plans on using Phil Foden ’s patience as inspiration to force a way into the Manchester City team Foden rose through the City ranks and has gone on to win six Premier League titles under Pep Guardiola Clubs around the top-flight have shown an interest in McAtee but Guardiola wants him to stay ‘I’m not really fussed about minutes. I need to earn that.’ Gary Neville labelled McAtee a ‘David Silva clone’ on his Premier League debut against Everton three years ago and City have high hopes for the academy graduate. The 21-year-old has spent the past two seasons on loan at Sheffield United in a pursuit of regular games McAtee produced an encouraging display during City's 4-3 pre-season defeat by Celtic ‘Football is evolving towards that style of play but the club I was at on loan – no disrespect – but it wasn’t their way of playing,’ he added.

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Fulham plot move for James McAtee as out-of-favour Man City star considers future move amid lack of starting opportunities
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fulham plot move for James McAtee as out-of-favour Man City star considers future move amid lack of starting opportunities

Daily Mail  

Fulham are weighing up a move for Manchester City attacking midfielder James McAtee. McAtee has endured a frustrating time watching on from the sidelines amidst City's torrid run of form towards the end of last year and doesn't look likely of forcing his way into more minutes with Pep Guardiola's side recording back-to-back wins for the first time since October …

Man City were desperate to stop James McAtee leaving - here's why he's primed to make them pay like Cole Palmer if they don't give him his chance, writes JACK GAUGHAN
3 months ago

Man City were desperate to stop James McAtee leaving - here's why he's primed to make them pay like Cole Palmer if they don't give him his chance, writes JACK GAUGHAN

Daily Mail  

James McAtee made his Premier League debut three years ago, a three-minute cameo against Everton. Two years spent on loan at Sheffield United, in promotion and relegation campaigns, served to accelerate McAtee’s development and the feeling around City in the summer — echoed by Pep Guardiola’s public praise — was that the time had come for the academy’s latest jewel …

Age is catching up with Man City – it’s time for Pep Guardiola to be ruthless
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Age is catching up with Man City – it’s time for Pep Guardiola to be ruthless

The Independent  

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Phil Foden: I’m forever grateful for the opportunities Pep gave me at young age
4 months, 1 week ago

Phil Foden: I’m forever grateful for the opportunities Pep gave me at young age

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola top target for England role but Manchester City manager yet to respond to FA approach
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola top target for England role but Manchester City manager yet to respond to FA approach

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola says he knows 'how important Phil Foden is for Man City' - as manager promises to give England star 'minutes' as he eases him back from illness
6 months ago

Pep Guardiola says he knows 'how important Phil Foden is for Man City' - as manager promises to give England star 'minutes' as he eases him back from illness

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola has insisted he knows 'how important Phil Foden is for Manchester City' and vowed to give the midfielder 'minutes' as he looks to ease him back from a spell on the sidelines through illness. Pep Guardiola has vowed to give Phil Foden 'minutes' as he looks to ease the England midfielder back from a spell on the sidelines …

Man City are forced to accept absent Rodri really is irreplaceable as Pep Guardiola admits No 6 position is a problem with Euros winner out of opener at Stamford Bridge
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Man City are forced to accept absent Rodri really is irreplaceable as Pep Guardiola admits No 6 position is a problem with Euros winner out of opener at Stamford Bridge

Daily Mail  

He has been an incredibly important player for City who have not found back-up Up in the offices at the City Football Academy, overlooking a squad car park which has a couple of extra vacant spaces this year, Txiki Begiristain compiles a file of three for every position. Manchester City will be forced to adapt to playing without key man …

Pep's tinkering strikes again! Guardiola DROPS Phil Foden to the bench for Man City's clash at Crystal Palace just days after the England star scored superb hat-trick
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pep's tinkering strikes again! Guardiola DROPS Phil Foden to the bench for Man City's clash at Crystal Palace just days after the England star scored superb hat-trick

Daily Mail  

Phil Foden has been dropped to the bench for Manchester's visit to Crystal Palace in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off. The 23-year-old has had a season to remember and scored a superb hat-trick in midweek as City thrashed Aston Villa 4-1. Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland have returned to the side while there is a rare start for Oscar Bobb against …

Pep Guardiola makes surprise admission over Kalvin Phillips’ Man City future
1 year, 2 months ago

Pep Guardiola makes surprise admission over Kalvin Phillips’ Man City future

The Independent  

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Rico Lewis set for ‘big decade’, says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
2 years, 3 months ago

Rico Lewis set for ‘big decade’, says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

The Independent  

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Manchester City star Rodri urges 'perfect coach' Pep Guardiola to stay at the Etihad
2 years, 5 months ago

Manchester City star Rodri urges 'perfect coach' Pep Guardiola to stay at the Etihad

Daily Mail  

Manchester City midfielder Rodri wants boss Pep Guardiola to sign a new contract at the club with the Spanish star convinced that the team will be in a better position to compete for trophies with him in charge. Guardiola's current contract at the Etihad runs until the summer of 2023, with question marks looming over his future in Manchester as …

James McAtee, the Salford Silva, who joined Manchester City from United
3 years, 3 months ago

James McAtee, the Salford Silva, who joined Manchester City from United

New York Times  

“They’re like clones, they’re all the same,” an astonished Gary Neville exclaimed as James McAtee danced through the Everton box. “It’s like David Silva left them all behind!” With Cole Palmer and Phil Foden also featuring, there was no shortage of left-footed attacking midfielders gliding around the Etihad that day in November, and it provided an exciting glimpse into the …

Pep Guardiola suggests Man City will monitor Phil Foden's niggling injuries over the next month
3 years, 3 months ago

Pep Guardiola suggests Man City will monitor Phil Foden's niggling injuries over the next month

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola suggested that Manchester City will continue to monitor Phil Foden’s niggling injuries over the next month. Pep Guardiola says he will manage Phil Foden's niggling injuries over the month Foden has been working his way back to fitness after suffering an ankle injury last month. Foden has been working his way back to fitness after suffering an ankle …

As Cole Palmer starts to shine, which other Man City academy starlets are ready to step up?
3 years, 5 months ago

As Cole Palmer starts to shine, which other Man City academy starlets are ready to step up?

Daily Mail  

Phil Foden once looked up to Manchester City's first-team stars so much that he was starstruck in training. Cole Palmer scored his first Champions League goal in City's 5-1 win over Club Bruges The teenager is very much in the form of his life, having scored a hat-trick for City's Under 23s team last weekend just a few hours after …

Pep Guardiola calls for patience with Man City youngsters after Cole Palmer's first European goal
3 years, 5 months ago

Pep Guardiola calls for patience with Man City youngsters after Cole Palmer's first European goal

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola warned that Manchester City have another half-a-dozen academy products ready to make their mark after Cole Palmer's first Champions League goal. The City manager is hoping to keep a lid on the expectation surrounding Palmer but the 19-year-old's stock continues to rise. Pep Guardiola is hoping to keep a lid on the expectation surrounding Cole Palmer The 19-year-old's …

Phil Foden agrees new six-year contract with Manchester City
3 years, 5 months ago

Phil Foden agrees new six-year contract with Manchester City

Daily Mail  

Phil Foden has agreed a new six-year contract with Manchester City as a reward for his rapid rise under Pep Guardiola. Phil Foden has agreed a new six-year contract with Manchester City as a reward for his form The home-grown star was recently shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or award for the first time City have tied the boyhood supporter down …

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will be without Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne 'for a while'
3 years, 7 months ago

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will be without Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne 'for a while'

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola will be without key players Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden for some time yet as Manchester City prepare to begin their season with the Community Shield. Foden missed England's Euro 2020 final because of a foot injury and has been wearing a protective boot having left the Three Lions camp on crutches after the tournament. Phil Foden …

Champions League: Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden on target as Manchester City cruise to semi-finals with win over Borussia Dortmund
3 years, 11 months ago

Champions League: Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden on target as Manchester City cruise to semi-finals with win over Borussia Dortmund

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London: At the fifth time of asking, Pep Guardiola has guided Manchester City to a Champions League semi-final as they saw off Borussia Dortmund and the demons of previous quarter-final disappointments on Wednesday. However, that was cancelled out by another burgeoning young English star when 17-year-old Jude Bellingham’s first Champions League goal gave a Dortmund a 1-0 lead on the …

Graeme Souness describes Manchester City's Phil Foden as the best youngster England have right now
4 years, 1 month ago

Graeme Souness describes Manchester City's Phil Foden as the best youngster England have right now

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness described Phil Foden as the best young player England have right now after the midfielder's stellar performance in Manchester City's 4-1 win at Liverpool. Souness claimed Foden is the pick of the bunch out of the several young midfielder England manager Gareth Southgate has at his disposal - a group which includes James Maddison, Jack Grealish and Mason …

Pep Guardiola praises Manchester City star Phil Foden's response to England shame
4 years, 5 months ago

Pep Guardiola praises Manchester City star Phil Foden's response to England shame

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola has hailed Phil Foden's mature response to the public fall-out that followed his high-profile England disciplinary breach last month. The Manchester City midfielder was sent home from the England camp in Iceland, along with Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, after the pair were found to have broken Covid-19 protocols. Pep Guardiola has praised Phil Foden for his response …

Kyle Walker says Man City starlet Phil Foden is 'leaps ahead' of where Harry Kane was at that age
4 years, 8 months ago

Kyle Walker says Man City starlet Phil Foden is 'leaps ahead' of where Harry Kane was at that age

Daily Mail  

Kyle Walker has named Manchester City starlet Phil Foden as the best youngster he has ever seen and says the 20-year-old is 'leaps ahead' of where former team-mate Harry Kane was that that age. Kyle Walker says Manchester City starlet Phil Foden is the best young player he has ever seen Walker says Foden is 'leaps ahead' of where some …

Rio Ferdinand hails 'phenomenal' Phil Foden as the future of English football
4 years, 8 months ago

Rio Ferdinand hails 'phenomenal' Phil Foden as the future of English football

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand hailed the 'phenomenal' ascendancy of Phil Foden and insisted he is the one player England have been lacking in their bid for tournament success. Foden has been involved in 13 goals in his last 17 games and his boundless energy has made the difference when Guardiola has thrown him in, something that can get England fans excited ahead …

Pep Guardiola predicts big things for hardworking Phil Foden
5 years ago

Pep Guardiola predicts big things for hardworking Phil Foden

The Hindu  

Phil Foden has the sort of attitude that means he can achieve whatever he wants to in football, according to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. He will get what he deserves and of course I'm delighted about his performance and behaviour in good and bad moments," Guardiola said when previewing the FA Cup fifth-round tie at Sheffield Wednesday. The Germany …

Pep Guardiola: Nobody trusts Phil Foden more than me
5 years, 5 months ago

Pep Guardiola: Nobody trusts Phil Foden more than me

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola insisted nobody trusts Phil Foden more than he does after the Manchester City youngster ended an impressive Champions League display by getting sent off against Atalanta. Foden made just his second start of the season in Tuesday's Group C meeting, impressing in midfield as City ran out 5-1 winner courtesy of Raheem Sterling's second-half hat-trick and Sergio Aguero's …

'Every time I watch him I think wow!' Phil Foden praises Manchester City team-mate Raheem Sterling
5 years, 6 months ago

'Every time I watch him I think wow!' Phil Foden praises Manchester City team-mate Raheem Sterling

Daily Mail  

Phil Foden sees Raheem Sterling as the perfect role model as he tries to establish himself in the Manchester City team. The highly-rated Foden is still finding opportunities limited in City's star-studded side but he played the full 90 minutes in Tuesday's comfortable 3-0 Carabao Cup win at Preston. Raheem Sterling scores a superb individual goal to open Man City's …

Manchester City’s wonderkids ranked: How likely is it that Preston starters will be picked moving forward by Pep Guardiola?
5 years, 6 months ago

Manchester City’s wonderkids ranked: How likely is it that Preston starters will be picked moving forward by Pep Guardiola?

The Independent  

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Michael Owen calls on Manchester City to send Phil Foden on loan
5 years, 6 months ago

Michael Owen calls on Manchester City to send Phil Foden on loan

Daily Mail  

Michael Owen has urged Manchester City to send youngster Phil Foden out on loan as a temporary move away from the Etihad will 'round him off as a player'. The 19-year-old Foden is rated highly by those at City as well as the wider footballing community, but has had to fight hard to establish himself in Pep Guardiola's side. Phil …

Manchester City news: He is a shy guy – Guardiola wants more from Foden
5 years, 7 months ago

Manchester City news: He is a shy guy – Guardiola wants more from Foden

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola wants to see teenage midfielder Phil Foden step up and embrace being part of Manchester City's squad. The England youth international is highly rated by Guardiola, but the City manager wants to see more from Foden. Guardiola has plenty of talent in his squad and City's central midfield is stacked with quality, including Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva, …

Pep Guardiola hails 'incredibly talented' Phil Foden after Tottenham win
5 years, 11 months ago

Pep Guardiola hails 'incredibly talented' Phil Foden after Tottenham win

Daily Mail  

Teenager Phil Foden may keep his place for Manchester City's biggest Premier League game of the season at Old Trafford on Wednesday night following a suspected hamstring injury to Kevin de Bruyne. 'I am a genius because I selected Phil and he scored a goal,' said Guardiola lightheartedly as his side bounced back from their dramatic Champions League exit against …

Pep Guardiola hails Phil Foden for display during Manchester City's victory over Cardiff
5 years, 11 months ago

Pep Guardiola hails Phil Foden for display during Manchester City's victory over Cardiff

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola backed Phil Foden to be a Manchester City star for the next decade after the teenager made his first Premier League start in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Cardiff. Phil Foden impressed during Manchester City's routine victory over Cardiff on Wednesday 'Phil, we know it, he's young but he can do everything,' Guardiola said. Pep Guardiola believes the 18-year-old …

Borussia Dortmund could snatch Manchester City youngster Phil Foden for just £175,000
6 years, 5 months ago

Borussia Dortmund could snatch Manchester City youngster Phil Foden for just £175,000

Daily Mail  

Borussia Dortmund are leading the European pursuit of Manchester City teenage midfielder Phil Foden. He would be guaranteed first-team football in Germany — something difficult to match in Pep Guardiola’s City squad. Borussia Dortmund are leading the European pursuit of Man City midfielder Phil Foden The 18-year-old midfielder would be guaranteed first-team football in Germany But the Bundesliga club are …

Phil Foden missed Manchester City's title party but midfielder is the future
6 years, 7 months ago

Phil Foden missed Manchester City's title party but midfielder is the future

Daily Mail  

Manchester City’s party to celebrate their title win last April was a haphazard affair thrown together by Vincent Kompany in a Hale pub because no one was realistically expecting it to occur that particular Sunday. After some impressive performances in pre-season, Foden saw his status increase further ‘By far!’ said Guardiola. Foden has already proved himself worthy of a place …

Phil Foden's rise comes as no surprise to the youth team coaches who tipped Man City starlet
6 years, 7 months ago

Phil Foden's rise comes as no surprise to the youth team coaches who tipped Man City starlet

Daily Mail  

Phil Foden may be a new name on many lips but, in one corner of Stockport at least, Manchester City's teenage star has been turning heads for over a decade. Phil Foden starred in Manchester City's 2-0 Community Shield win over Chelsea on Sunday Indeed, the playmaker has been tipped for big things since he first appeared on the first-team …

Phil Foden ready to be a Manchester City regular, says Pep Guardiola
6 years, 7 months ago

Phil Foden ready to be a Manchester City regular, says Pep Guardiola

Daily Mail  

Phil Foden is ready to feature regularly for Manchester City this season after his impressive Community Shield performance, says manager Pep Guardiola. Phil Foden is ready to feature regularly for Manchester City this season, says Pep Guardiola Foden, 17, started in central midfield for City against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday Guardiola says the academy product is now ready for …

Premier League: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City must overcome weight of expectations to continue domestic dominance
6 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City must overcome weight of expectations to continue domestic dominance

Firstpost  

Pep Guardiola knows his City squad can achieve another gear in their pursuit for glory and the Spaniard will hope his team picks up right from where they left off last season “Some of you play better when you are angry with me, so if you hate me, hate me, guys,” the otherwise eloquent Pep Guardiola’s frank, no-nonsense words stand …

Tottenham target Ryan Sessegnon must not have development rushed
7 years ago

Tottenham target Ryan Sessegnon must not have development rushed

Daily Mail  

England Under 21s boss Aidy Boothroyd insists the Three Lions must learn the lessons of fast-tracking young stars too soon. Ryan Sessegnon, the 17-year-old Fulham star, is with the Young Lions for the first time for games against Romania and Ukraine, having been considered for the senior side. Ryan Sessegnon is with Young Lions for the first time for games …

Pep Guardiola ready to throw Phil Foden into Man City team
7 years, 4 months ago

Pep Guardiola ready to throw Phil Foden into Man City team

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola is set to give Phil Foden, one of English football's most talented teenagers, his Manchester City debut in the Champions League on Tuesday. Guardiola made a glowing assessment of Manchester City's 17-year-old prodigy, adding that he must be ready for a call 'because sometimes the manager makes surprises'. Pep Guardiola hinted Manchester City prodigy Phil Foden may be …

Manchester City youngster Phil Foden is star in the making
7 years, 5 months ago

Manchester City youngster Phil Foden is star in the making

Daily Mail  

Even as a coach who witnessed the rise of Lionel Messi at Barcelona, Pep Guardiola was rendered momentarily speechless by Phil Foden’s debut for Manchester City. He’s 17 years old, he’s a City player, he grew up in the academy, he loves the club, he’s a City fan and, for us, he’s a gift.’ Manchester City youngster Phil Foden appears …

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 star Phil Foden could be handed Manchester City debut soon by Pep Guardiola
7 years, 5 months ago

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 star Phil Foden could be handed Manchester City debut soon by Pep Guardiola

Firstpost  

The 17-year-old Foden has been outstanding at the tournament in India, helping his country reach the final, where they were scheduled to play Spain on Saturday. Manchester: Phil Foden’s impressive efforts in helping England reach the Under-17 World Cup final may lead to a Manchester City debut, his club manager Pep Guardiola has suggested. “But we believe that when this …

Man City boss Pep Guardiola let Phil Foden play World Cup
7 years, 5 months ago

Man City boss Pep Guardiola let Phil Foden play World Cup

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola has revealed Manchester City had the option of keeping Phil Foden in England but the manager wanted the starlet to show his potential at the Under 17 World Cup. Foden has been in superb form in the competition in India and will play for England in Saturday's final against Spain. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola gave Phil Foden …

England Under 21s: Six youngsters hoping for a first team breakthrough in the Premier League this season
8 years, 6 months ago

England Under 21s: Six youngsters hoping for a first team breakthrough in the Premier League this season

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola puts Manchester City players through their paces ahead of opening friendly against Bayern Munich
8 years, 8 months ago

Pep Guardiola puts Manchester City players through their paces ahead of opening friendly against Bayern Munich

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola will be eyeing his first and oddly important pre-season friendly now as he continues to get to grips with what remains an incomplete Manchester City squad. City begin a giant-laden pre-season at Bayern Munich on Wednesday as Guardiola immediately ensures all eyes will be on him and his team against his former club. Pep Guardiola coaches his Manchester …

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