Pep Guardiola explains why Phil Foden is not playing in Man City midfield

straight to your inboxManchester City will prioritise Premier League games when considering when to rest Kevin De Bruyne. After playing 90 minutes for City against Newcastle on Boxing Day, De Bruyne may be needed once again for the trip to Everton on Monday.

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan played down injury concerns after picking up a knock in Manchester City's Boxing Day victory over Newcastle United.Gundogan scored the opening goal as Pep Guardiola's men beat Newcastle 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium in their first game after Christmas.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has challenged Phil Foden to improve his decision-making if he is to fulfil his potential as a "uniquely special" player.The Manchester City manager has raved about the England prospect ever since he arrived at the Etihad in 2016 and the 20-year-old has firmly established himself in one of the best squads in world football; only five outfield players have more minutes than him this season.Foden underlined his qualities in the 4-1 win over Arsenal in the

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola used the Manchester weather to suggest that Manchester City's goalscoring issues are not over. The defending Carabao Cup champions put four past Arsenal to reach the semi-finals of the competition, with Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden and Aymeric Laporte all netting at the Emirates.

straight to your inboxIt's safe to say Manchester City fans don't agree with the latest claim from their Liverpool counterparts when it comes to youngsters Phil Foden and Curtis Jones.Both exciting England midfield prospects are enjoying an increased role for their sides this year.

straight to your inboxJohn Stones is not in the squad for Manchester City's match against West Brom on Tuesday, though Phil Foden has returned to the starting XI.City will be looking to return to winning ways at the Etihad after they once again failed to string three victories together on Saturday after they drew in an extremely dull encounter with fierce rivals Manchester United.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has told Manchester City players now is the time to mount their Premier League title challenge.The Blues have already dropped as many points as they did in the entire 2017/18 campaign (14) when they won the league, with Saturday's draw with United leaving them in ninth place after 11 games.However, the situation created by the pandemic has seen the division divert from the high points totals of the last four seasons and Guardiola's side are just six points off

direct to your inboxManchester City midfielder Phil Foden has revealed how his household is always split on derby day.Foden, who is set to feature in City's short trip to Old Trafford on Saturday evening, has opened up on what it's like inside his house when the two Manchester clubs lock horns. The 20-year-old was speaking to The Times, where he spoke about him and his mother, Claire, supporting City, whilst his father, Phil Sr, and his older brother, Callum, rooting for United.

direct to your inboxMan City star Phil Foden wants to emulate Marcus Rashford's achievements at Manchester United and has labelled his England teammate as a "great role model". Ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby, Foden has spoken of his admiration for Rashford, who similarly broke through the United academy to become a first-team regular.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is expecting to rotate his team again this week after not using any substitutes in the Premier League win over Fulham. The Manchester City manager has been one of the most ardent advocates for a return to the rule of five substitutes per game, introduced as a temporary measure to complete the 2019/20 season and then kept in every competition for the 2020/21 season apart from the Premier League.

straight to your inboxJohn Stones has been recalled to the Manchester City starting line up as a reward for his last two performances and in training.Stones was one of six players to come back in for City from the side that drew in Porto in the Champions League on Tuesday. He partners Ruben Dias again, with Aymeric Laporte left out of the starting XI for the fourth game in a row.

straight to your inboxPhil Foden has the passion and skills to achieve 'big things' for Manchester City and England as he nears his 50th Premier League appearance, his manager says.If Foden, 20, plays against Fulham on Saturday, he will become the third City player to reach the landmark of 50 appearances in the Premier League before turning 21.Pep Guardiola has often praised his young midfielder for his talents and attitude, as he has waited patiently to break into the City first team.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola explained why he only made one substitution during Manchester City's 0-0 draw with Porto. The Blues boss had five at his disposal, a number he has regularly called for the Premier League to pick up again this season given the extra physical and mental demands placed on the players following the disruption to the schedule.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Thursday, November 26.Foden outlines City’s Champions League ambitionsPhil Foden was the Manchester City match-winner in last night’s 1-0 victory over Olympiakos, a win which qualification to the knockout stages of the Champions League.

straight to your inboxThere is no sign of Manchester City players taking the foot off the gas in their final two Champions League group games, according to their latest matchwinner Phil Foden.City beat Olympiacos by a single Foden goal in Greece to record their fourth win from four and secure qualification to the knockout stages with two games to spare. A point from their next game against second-placed Porto will see them confirmed as group winners.

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves believes that Phil Foden will soon become 'undroppable' at Manchester City.City secured their place in the Champions League knock-out stages on Wednesday night with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Olympiacos in Greece. Foden who grabbed the winner in the first-half, calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner after latching onto Raheem Sterling's clever back-heel.

straight to your inboxPhil Foden has issued thanks to Manchester City teammate Raheem Sterling following his superb assist in the Champions League triumph against Olympiacos.Victory for Pep Guardiola's side secures a spot in the knockout stage of the competition, becoming the fifth side to do so, and maintains a 100 per cent record in Europe this term.

straight to your inboxLife goes at different speeds for young footballers. By the time Raheem Sterling turned 20 years old in December 2014, the winger was already a crucial part of the Liverpool set-up, starring during the 2013/14 season as Brendan Rodgers’ side narrowly missed out on the Premier League title.