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Joe Bray

'Now I can say it' — Sergio Aguero sends Pep Guardiola message on Man City's Phil Foden

Sergio Aguero has urged Pep Guardiola to use Phil Foden more after seeing his 'favourite' Manchester City player change the game against Atletico Madrid this week.

City were dominating proceedings against Atletico in their Champions League first leg, but couldn't find a way through the Spaniards' low block. It only took Foden 80 seconds to make an impact, however, as he assisted Kevin De Bruyne immediately after coming off the bench.

Foden was a surprise omission from the City starting line up against Atletico, with Diego Simeone admitting he expected the youngster to start, but his introduction off the bench did prove to be a match-winning tactic — even if Aguero didn't agree with former boss Guardiola.

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