Phil Foden shares insights on how rivals are raising their game against Manchester City this season
Manchester: Phil Foden feels like Manchester City has a target on their back this season. He’s noticed that teams are really stepping up their game against them.
At just 24, Foden is learning a lot this year. City is having a tough time, and it’s looking like their chance to win a fifth straight Premier League title is slipping away.
They’ve only won four out of their last 17 matches, and they’re trailing Liverpool by 12 points. Liverpool even has a game in hand, which makes things tougher.
Even though some think City can still make a comeback, Foden isn’t so sure after they recently blew a two-goal lead against Brentford. He’s finding his own form, but he admits this season is a big learning experience for him.
Foden said, “I think I’ve learned the most from this season, to be honest.” He’s never faced this many losses before, and it’s been a real eye-opener.
He believes it’s all about bouncing back, both for him and the team. “I still believe we can do good things,” he added, emphasizing the importance of training and keeping the faith.
As the top team in the Premier League, City is always a target. Foden has noticed how fired up the other teams are to beat them this year.
He mentioned, “Everyone wants to beat us.” It’s clear that the opposition is bringing their A-game, and City needs to match that intensity.
Foden sees this as a challenge. He’s aware that teams are adapting to their style, making it harder for City to control the game like they used to.
With their recent struggles, City is looking to make some moves in the January transfer window. They’ve already agreed on deals for a defender and a young Brazilian center-back.
Foden is hopeful that new players will boost the squad. He noted, “We’ve not got the biggest squad,” and some players have been dealing with injuries. Fresh faces could really help them out.
