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Foden happy to kickstart Man City season in Bratislava rout

October 02, 2024 / 8:52 AM
Foden happy to kickstart Man City season in Bratislava rout
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Sharjah24 - AFP: Phil Foden said he is still "rusty" but scored his first goal of the season as Manchester City thrashed Slovan Bratislava 4-0 to record their first Champions League win of the campaign.
The scoreline did little justice to the visitors' dominance as Ilkay Gundogan and Foden struck within the first 15 minutes to set City on their way in the Slovak capital.

Erling Haaland added his 42nd Champions League goal in 41 appearances before James McAtee registered his first goal for the club.

After a stuttering start to their European campaign in a 0-0 draw at home to Inter Milan on matchday one, the English champions are up and running in the competition's new format.

Foden has been bedded back into action gently by Guardiola after his exertions in England's run to the Euro 2024 final and illness in the opening weeks of the season.

The 24-year-old's stellar performances saw him earn Premier League player of the year awards last season and his return to form is a timely boost with Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri ruled out by injury.
October 02, 2024 / 8:52 AM

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