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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Isaac Johnson

‘Our starboy is back’ - Man City fans all say same thing after goal vs Bournemouth

Manchester City fans have shared their delight at Phil Foden scoring his first goal since January and his first Premier League strike since November against Bournemouth.

The attacker pounced on a mistake by Philip Billing to breakaway and fire home his side’s third of the match just before half-time. Foden had been in and out of the side amid injury and the form of other teammates.

Until the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest last weekend, he had gone without a league start since the 2-1 loss to Manchester United. Foden found the net in the 4-0 FA Cup win over Chelsea in January - his sole strike since his goal for England against Wales at the World Cup - but had otherwise failed to convert in his other nine outings.

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