The England international provided assists for Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush as City stormed into a 2-0 lead in the opening stages of the encounter. With the pair of assists, Foden recorded the first instance in his career of providing multiple assists in the first half of a Premier League match.
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The impressive display comes at an important time for the 25-year-old, who will be aiming to secure his place in England’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
A victory for Manchester City would strengthen Pep Guardiola’s side in the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal.