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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Phil Foden says controversial Pep Guardiola team-talk turned the tide against Leeds

Foden secured the winner for Man City after a controversial game - (Getty Images)

Phil Foden believes a turning point in Manchester City’s dramatic win over Leeds was Pep Guardiola’s team-talk and tactical reshuffle on the pitch after Gianluigi Donnarumma controversially went down to bring a stop in play.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke accused the Italy captain of gamesmanship and said he believed there is a wider problem of goalkeepers feigning injury to bring about stoppages in play and allow their managers to give fresh instructions to the players.

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