Phil Foden backed to emulate Man City legend after key impact against Atletico Madrid
Phil Foden has been backed to emulate David Silva and Wayne Rooney after stealing the show again for Manchester City in the Champions League.
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Champions League | Wycombe o Fulham, más 'valientes' que el Atlético en el Etihad
Desde que saltó al terreno de juego y el árbitro indicó el inicio del partido, el Atlético de Madrid lo tuvo muy claro. Jugarle de tú a tú al Manchester City, en su casa, podría suponer que los 90 minutos reglamentarios restantes del Wanda Metropolitano se convirtieran en un mero trámite para el equipo de Pep Guardiola. Dos líneas muy juntas de cinco jugadores por delante de Jan Oblak y los contragolpes como principal, y casi único, recurso ofensivo para hacerle daño a una adelantada zaga Citizen fue lo que propuso el conjunto colchonero en el partido de ida de los cuartos de final de la Champions League. Y a punto estuvo de salirse con la suya el Cholo Simeone para sacar un resultado positivo del Etihad Stadium, si no fuera porque Phil Foden saltó al terreno de juego para revolucionar el partido y asistir a Kevin De Bruyne en el definitivo 1-0.
Phil Foden sends clear message to Pep Guardiola with three moments of Man City genius
While there is no such thing as a guaranteed starting position in a Pep Guardiola side - unless your name is Ederson - Phil Foden will likely feel aggrieved not to have started Manchester City's Champions League tie on Tuesday.
Koke starts Man City mind games ahead of Atletico Madrid's Champions League second leg
Atletico Madrid have started cranking up the mind games ahead of next week’s second leg with midfielder Koke aiming an icy blast at Pep Guardiola. The Manchester City manager touched a nerve when he described Atletico’s ultra-defensive tactics as being difficult to deal with.
Beckham, Ward-Prowse, Ronaldo: Who's the best set-piece taker in PL history?
James Ward-Prowse might just be the best free-kick taker in world football right now.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp makes Man City claim ahead of Premier League title showdown
Arteta refutes claims pressure of top-four race got to Arsenal at Palace
Gary Lineker issues one-word verdict on Phil Foden after Man City beat Atletico Madrid
Manchester City took their first step towards the semi-finals of the Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final showdown at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Kevin De Bruyne vs David Silva: Carragher & Richards disagree after Man City 1-0 Atletico
Kevin De Bruyne was Manchester City‘s match-winner once again on Tuesday evening.