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Isaac Johnson

Phil Foden gives verdict on whether Man City are better with Erling Haaland and makes Harry Kane comparison

Phil Foden says Manchester City have had to play differently with Erling Haaland leading the line and insists that this has taken the pressure off his teammates.

The attacker has an unbelievable 42 goals already this season, eight of which came during last week alone. After firing in five against RB Leipzig in the Champions League, the 22-year-old hit a hat-trick against Burnley in Saturday’s 6-0 FA Cup quarter-final win.

Speaking after that game, Foden sang the praises of Haaland - who will miss Norway’s fixtures this month with a groin issue - and unpacked what it is like playing alongside the striker.

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