Deal is reportedly worth $78 million
With a huge lead heading into the new year, Manchester City are beginning to look like a team that could win their fourth title in five seasons.
City’s 1-0 victory against Brentford on Wednesday was their 10th win in succession in the league which has left them eight points ahead of second-placed Chelsea, which drew 1-1 with Brighton on Wednesday, and nine in front of third-placed Liverpool.
But City coach Pep Guardiola cautions against suggestions that the title race is now looking like a one-horse race.
“There are 54 points to play for,” Guardiola told Amazon Prime. “Thank you for the nice words because we win but I am not going to believe you if you say it is already done.
“Chelsea and Liverpool are more than exceptional. One is the champion of Europe and Liverpool have been our big rival in recent years. We won a game but we are at the end of December with many games to play.”
Foden impresses
Phil Foden got back in manager Guardiola’s good books in the best way possible with the winner at Brentford on Wednesday to put his side clear in the title race.
The 21-year-old England international was left out of the last two games after he and Jack Grealish upset Guardiola with a night out on the town following a 7-0 win over Leeds United.
Foden’s fifth league goal of the season, a silky finish from Kevin de Bruyne’s exquisite pass, capped a fine display by the forward who was at the heart of City’s best moments.
The fact a player of such quality could be left out at a crucial stage of the season highlights the attacking riches Guardiola has at his disposal.
But Foden showed his quality and earned some warm words from his manager after a 1-0 win at Brentford.
“Phil has always been outstanding since he came up with us to start to train and play,” Guardiola said.
“He is a guy who can play in different positions and at an exceptional level. He is always a good player and we had no doubt about that.
“He does not need to prove anything to me. He needs to enjoy football like he used to as a little boy.”
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