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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Phil Foden has the chance at last to become Pep Guardiola’s leading man

Phil Foden Pep Guardiola De Bruyne David Silva Jude Bellingham Kevin De Bruyne Lionel Messi Mario Götze Manchester City [ Jurgen Klopp
Phil Foden celebrates scoring Manchester City’s fourth goal against Bournemouth this season
Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Bournemouth in early November. His importance has come into focus since Kevin de Bruyne’s injury. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Lionel Messi – Barcelona; Mario Götze – Bayern Munich; David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City. After Jude Bellingham ignored Pep Guardiola’s entreaties to be his next fantasy footballer and chose Real Madrid, can Phil Foden finally fill the role as the manager strives to build another great team?

At 12.30pm on Saturday the 23-year-old has his latest audition when the treble winners host Liverpool in the blockbuster Premier League showdown of the season so far.

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