Foden: I just want to help City in any way I can
Foden: I just want to help City in any way I can Phil Foden says his sole focus is on trying to help City in any way he can as the Blues gear up for a defining final week of the 2025/26 campaign. Men's Team City duo nominated for Premier League Player of the Season award It has been a season of highs and lows for the England international with his game time somewhat restricted since the New Year. However, a fine impact from the bench against Brentford in last weekend’s 3-0 Premier League win was then followed on Wednesday night by a superb display as City beat Crystal Palace by an identical scoreline at the Etihad.
A sublime back-heeled assist for Antoine Semenyo’s first half opener also made it 100 Premier League goal involvements for the Academy graduate. And reflecting on the season – and his own personal fortunes – Foden said his key priority was in ensuring he was available to help the side in any way he can. “Two different sides.
The first half of the season really good, the second-half a little bit less, it happens to a lot of footballers,” Foden reflected. “You’ve got to keep going, keep believing in yourself. Men's Team Cherki and O'Reilly on Premier League Young Player shortlist “I’m a team player, I try and help the team as much as I can and I’m always ready to try and help them, whenever I get the opportunity.
“It takes everyone to win titles, on Wednesday I got the opportunity to play, and I was just happy to help the team. “That’s what it’s about, sticking together and having each other’s backs. Sometimes it happens, everyone’s human.
“We’ve got fantastic players in the team who are ready to play, [I] just had to remain patient and keep working hard in training. ” Foden and his colleagues are now preparing for a huge final eight days of the season. Pep Guardiola’s side take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday afternoon.