Foden overjoyed after starring role in victory over Palace
Foden overjoyed after starring role in victory over Palace Phil Foden expressed his delight after his two assists propelled City to an important 3-0 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace, taking us two points behind league-leaders Arsenal. Match Report City close gap at the top to two points with stylish win The Englishman reached 100 Premier League goal involvements in magnificent fashion, backheeling the ball into the path of Antoine Semenyo to slot us ahead. Foden then made it three assists in his last three top-flight starts by prodding Josko Gvardiol’s pass into the path of Omar Marmoush to blast in our second before the interval.
Savinho coolly added a late third as we cruised to victory in our penultimate game of the season at the Etihad Stadium. GALLERY: FANTASTIC FODEN SOARS AGAINST EAGLES! Foden, who made his first league start since March and was awarded Player of the Match, was elated with his personal contribution towards the key victory.
“Massively important at this stage of the season, some fresh lads coming in. Josko as well, first game back in a long time. We were all excited to play.
I’m ready. It was a massive game and it was a must-win game. I’m really happy.
“I checked a few times before receiving the ball and saw Ant make good movement. It’s one of them, sometimes it doesn’t come off and sometimes the risk is worth trying. “Very delighted that it came off and that we scored from it.