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Phil Foden claims he is in peak form with eight goals in 10 matches
Phil Foden says he is ‘playing my best football’ after eight goals in 10 games
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Phil Foden feels he is in the form of his life as he eyes a second successive treble with Manchester City.
The England midfielder stepped up in the injury-enforced absence of Kevin De Bruyne to thrive in a central role in numerous games in the first half of the season.
De Bruyne’s return to action over the past month has seen Foden’s position vary since but his performance levels have rarely dipped.
Playing alongside De Bruyne, the 23-year-old again excelled in Tuesday’s Champions League victory at FC Copenhagen, capping a fine display with an eighth goal in 10 outings.
“I think it’s the most run of games that I’ve played in a City shirt consistently,” said Foden. “I’m in good form, scoring consistently and helping the team as much as I can and I’m delighted with that.
“I want to keep doing that, that’s the goal every game. I’d say I’m playing my best football in a City shirt.”
Foden has been touted for big things since he was in City’s junior ranks but it is now over six years since he made his senior debut.
When prolific striker Erling Haaland joined De Bruyne on the sidelines in December, Foden felt it was time he took responsibility.
“I think I had to,” said Foden, who scored a hat-trick in last week’s Premier League win at Brentford. “They are two massive players for us, so key last year for us winning the treble. It was time for me to step up.”
City’s 3-1 win in Copenhagen in the first leg of their last-16 tie was their 11th in succession in all competitions.
They are strongly fancied to defend all three of the major trophies they won last season and Foden has no doubt the team have the hunger to do so.
He said: “We’re showing that we’re still determined and playing the same football as last year and still wanting to win all the games. Hopefully that continues and we don’t drop our level or form.
“We’re focused. We stick by each other and it’s a pleasure to be a part of this team. I look around the dressing room and I still see the determination and hunger.”
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Foden has made no secret of his preference to play in a central position, something which became a matter of national debate earlier this season when England manager Gareth Southgate selected him in a wide role.
Foden said: “I’ve said previously that I prefer to play in the middle but I’ll do a job wherever the manager puts me. Tuesday I was out wide, and I got a goal and an assist. I’m delighted.”
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