Phil Foden reveals Manchester City’s aim is NOT to win the Premier League, after scintillating brace against Ipswich Town

Manchester City star Phil Foden revealed that the club is not in the race to win the EPL title but only hopes to finish among the top four.

Phil Foden reveals Manchester City’s aim is NOT to win the Premier League, after scintillating brace against Ipswich Town

Phil Foden highlighted Manchester City's ambitions for the remainder of the season following a 6-0 win over Ipswich. (via BBC)

Manchester City forward Phil Foden revealed that the club is not eyeing the Premier League title this season despite being the defending champions. His comments came after the club secured a thumping 6-0 victory over 18th-placed Ipswich Town.

Phil Foden scored his second consecutive brace, helping Man City secure their biggest EPL win this season. He netted twice in the first 45 minutes, as well as assisted Mateo Kovacic. It took Foden’s season tally to nine goals and four assists in 25 appearances after a slow start to the season. Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and James McAtee were the others on target against Ipswich.

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Moreover, the win allowed the defending EPL champions to reclaim their place back among the top four on the table. They still remain 12 points adrift of league leaders Liverpool. Manchester City are now on the verge of staging a comeback after having endured a two-month long slump. Pep Guardiola‘s side have now won four out of their last five encounters.

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Foden spoke about his as well as the club’s ambitions for the season. On his match-winning display against Ipswich, Foden noted that it was the club’s best display this season, in terms of defensive record. Moreover, he highlighted the team’s recent improvements, having returned to shape. He added that City’s intent is to keep its place among the top four this season.

I learned everything from it [poor form]. It is good to see me back scoring goals with a smile on my face and enjoying football. I want to keep going and adding to that. The aim is to stay in the top four.

Phil Foden during the post-match interview (H/T GOAL)

Last season’s EPL Player of the Year, Foden will now be hoping to continue with his great form when Man City takes on PSG in the Champions League next. Cityzens remain a disappointing 22nd on the UCL table, with just two wins out of six matches.

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Pep Guardiola makes Phil Foden ‘contract’ demand after match-winning display against Ispwich

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola urged Phil Foden to remain at the club for the rest of his life following his match-winning display against Ipswich Town. The 24-year-old forward has now scored five goals and provided another two assists in his last five appearances.

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Pep Guardiola urged Phil Foden to remain at Man City for life and become a ‘one-club man’ (via GOAL)

Foden took his career goal-scoring tally to 100 after scoring twice during City’s 6-0 win over Ipswich. This impressed manager Guardiola, who claimed that the Englishman has returned to his best form. Moreover, he asked the forward to become a one-club player and finish his career at Man City, owing to his everlasting love for the club.

He can be a ‘one club man’, have his career at Manchester City and play for many, many years. He was born here, is a great Manchester City fan.

Pep Guardiola on Phil Foden (H/T Daily Mail)

Meanwhile, Foden’s existing contract at Man City runs until 2027. Man City are reportedly willing to make the 24-year-old, the highest-paid British player in history, by offering him a hike of £200,000 per week in wages.