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Stephen Killen

Gary Neville lauds 'perfect' Phil Foden involvement in Man City opener vs Leeds

Gary Neville was full of praise for Manchester City star Phil Foden after the England international laid his side's opening goal against Leeds on a plate for Rodri.

The Spanish midfielder rose above Kalvin Phillips and nodded past Illan Meslier into the far corner. Foden's delivery was pinpoint and left Rodri with the relatively simple task of breaking the deadlock.

City's opener momentarily silenced the Elland Road crowd after Leeds United put up a great fight in the opening stages. City were again forced to weather the storm from Jesse Marsch's side towards the end of the first half.

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