Manchester United have been told VAR did not intervene before Manchester City's equaliser in the derby because too much time had passed between Marcus Rashford's free-kick appeal and Phil Foden's goal.
Phil Foden explains secret of exciting Kevin De Bruyne partnership for Man City
14.02.2024 - 07:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne have a telepathic relationship that helped Manchester City take control of their Champions League last-16 tie against Copenhagen.
Foden set up De Bruyne early on to open the scoring for City, and the Belgian returned the favour with a smart one-two in injury time to seal a 3-1 win with an all-important two-goal lead to take into next month's second leg.
Reflecting on the win, Foden pointed to a natural connection between the pair that makes combining for goals easy because they both know when the other will make the run or release the pass. And Foden believes those connections are helping him reach the best form of his career.
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"Me and Kevin have built that connection now so we know where we're running. He's such an important player for us," Foden told TNT Sports.
"When teams play in a low block you need runners in behind. Kevin knows the right time to make that movement and it makes my job easier. For me, there's no better player in the world at passing the ball. He's a pleasure to play with and so important.
"I don't think [he's ever felt more important to the team]. It's the most run of games I think I've had in the City team. You get a rhythm. I'm feeling good. You find your feet and you start getting connections with other players, I think that's what it's down to."
Foden has moved back to the wing since De Bruyne's return from injury, and while he repeated his desire to play in the number ten position, he accepted his performance against Copenhagen was just as influential from the right wing.
"Obviously I
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