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Assist of the season
Assist of the season? Mesmerising Foden keeps title hopes alive
Phil Foden's magical first-half assist and welcome return to form was the catalyst that Manchester City desperately needed to maintain their challenge in this season's fascinating Premier League title race.
The 25-year-old set up the first two goals in Wednesday night's comfortable 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace to leave Pep Guardiola's side trailing leaders Arsenal by two points heading into the final week of the campaign.
Up until Foden's fabulous backheel for Antoine Semenyo's opening goal, City had looked fragmented and disjointed after Guardiola had taken a chance with his starting line-up by making six changes.
The Spaniard had already been stung earlier this season when he made 10 changes in the Champions League home defeat by Bayer Leverkusen, but leaving out the likes of Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku on this occasion was necessitated by the forthcoming FA Cup final.
City go into Saturday's contest against Chelsea in the hunt for a domestic cup double and Foden may have played himself into contention for an appearance at Wembley following his impressive showing against Palace.
"I checked a few times before receiving the ball and I saw Ant [Semenyo] make a good movement," Foden said of the opening goal. "It is one of those, sometimes it doesn't come off.
Sometimes a risk is worth taking and I am very delighted it came off and we scored from it. Buzzing to contribute to a goal and help the lads get three points which is the most important.
Former England midfielder Jamie Redknapp called it the "assist of the season", while ex-City defender Micah Richards added on Sky Sports: "This is why I love him.
The little backheel is sensational. I want him to do so well because he comes from the academy. It means more. To produce this from the academy, his vision and to execute that pass is mesmerising to me.
Foden has scored 10 times in 48 appearances for City this season, but the most recent of those goals came on 14 December in the reverse fixture against Palace.
The midfielder has now gone 27 matches without scoring and Guardiola has acted by relegating him to the bench in recent months, with Wednesday's start against Palace just his third in his past 13 league games and his first since 4 March.
"I would say I had a good half season - the first half - and dropped off a bit then struggled to find my place in the team," Foden said.
It happens when you have quality players around you and they are more at it than you, so I have had to wait and be patient, train as hard as I can and when you get your moment you have to take it.
Although he wasn't on the scoresheet against Palace, Foden reminded spectators of his talents with an instinctive pass that was converted by Semenyo and wildly celebrated by his manager on the touchline.
Foden provided two assists in a City game for the first time since December 2023 and it was the first time he has assisted two goals in the first half of a Premier League match.
He also created five chances in the first half against Palace. No player has created more in the opening 45 minutes of a Premier League game this season.
The local product was given a standing ovation when he was replaced on 82 minutes by John Stones and there was further cheer at full-time when he was announced as the man of the match.
The midfielder showcased his undoubted ability when crowned the PFA player of the year only two years ago but he spoke last season about off-field issues and injuries contributing to a campaign in which he "struggled".
Though he has not fully fired this season, City's commitment to the player is unquestionable as the two parties recently reached an agreement over a new contract at Etihad Stadium.
"These type of games, they play the low block, it is the talent for the wingers, like Phil in the first goal," Guardiola told BBC Match of the Day. "These types of games, the quality makes the difference and Phil is full of it in his body. I am beyond happy and satisfied.
It has to be a big role in the future. We want the best for Phil and Phil has to deliver what he has done for many, many years. He felt how people loved him, the standing ovation from the actions. People want him to be happy.
Foden was the only player to start England's final two friendlies against Uruguay and Japan before boss Thomas Tuchel names his squad for this summer's World Cup.
Tuchel said last month that Foden does not have a guaranteed place in the 24-strong selection, casting doubts over whether he will be on the plane or not.
Richards said the midfielder's World Cup hopes are in the balance, but if he was in Tuchel's shoes he would be taking him.
"There are certain games when you will play against teams who play a low block. He [Foden] is the one that can unlock the goal.
"I know he [Tuchel] likes Morgan Rogers who is different and more intense with his pressing, but in terms of passing and football brain IQ, I would take him.
"I know he's not had the best of seasons, but in a World Cup when you need something special, he can produce that.
I know he's not been at his best for England at all, but he has just got that magic and I just wish he could have shown it more this season. If I was picking the squad he would 100% be in.
Arsenal will guarantee a long-awaited title triumph if they win their remaining two games against Burnley and Crystal Palace.
Mikel Arteta's men will also lift the trophy if they win at Emirates Stadium on Monday and Guardiola's side fail to beat Bournemouth the following day.
Should City claim three points on the south coast against the Cherries then it will go down to a tense final day on 24 May, with Guardiola's side hosting Aston Villa.
City are one goal ahead on goal difference and there is still the remote possibility that the title goes down to that metric, or goals scored, if Arsenal end up dropping points in either of their last two matches.
"Depends on them [Arsenal]," said Guardiola. "If they win two games, nothing to do, nothing to talk. All we can be is in there just in case.
The last two games are tough.
Source: BBC
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