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Pep Guardiola hails ‘unique’ talent Phil Foden after inspiring Man City win
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Pep Guardiola hails ‘unique’ talent Phil Foden after inspiring Man City win

The Independent·Ian Parker·19 days ago
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Pep Guardiola called Phil Foden a “unique” talent after watching the midfielder shine in Manchester City’s 3-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace. Foden made his first start in more than two months following another difficult period for the 25-year-old, but he showed why the club are working on a new contract with him as he set up goals from Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush before Savinho sealed the win late on. He teed up Semenyo with a superb backheeled pass, before controlling a high ball for Marmoush to finish. “In these types of games, (against) a low block…you need quality, the spark, the talent, the vision, something,” Guardiola said. “It’s not in the tactical boards, it’s not in the meetings, it’s not in the videos, it’s not even the training. “(Foden) receives the ball in small spaces and creates something, like the good players, he can deliver and I’m really pleased for him.…

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