Sport EPL: We’re not stupid – Foden names team that won’t win title
Manchester City midfielder, Phil Foden, has admitted their Premier League title defence is already over.
The 24-year-old scored twice as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Brentford in midweek.
The result saw Pep Guardiola’s team drop points for the 11th time in 21 matches this season.
By comparison, the reigning champions failed to win 10 times in all of the 2023-24 campaign, as they lifted their fourth consecutive league title.
“The title? Yeah, yeah, it’s done for sure, it’s done,” Foden responded when asked about his team’s standing by Eurosport.
“We know. We’re not stupid. So we’ve got to aim for top four, that’s the next target now and then obviously Champions League as well. So it’s not as if the season has gone.
We’ve got to be realistic, haven’t we? The performances have not been good enough to get up there. The top four is our aim now and then see where we can be in the other trophies.”
City are currently in sixth place on the table ahead of this weekend’s trip to Ipswich Town.
They have 35 points after 21 fixtures, three points off fourth-placed Newcastle United and 12 behind leaders Liverpool.
contract. The fact he has been signed for so long demonstrates our commitment to him as a player and his love for this club.
“He has made an incredible impact already, and his amazing numbers and records speak for themselves. But beyond his natural talent and ability, it’s Erling’s dedication, professionalism, humility, and desire to keep improving that set him apart. If he works hard, he will create an incredible legacy at this football club,” Begiristain said.
With 21 goals already in the current 2024/25 season, Haaland’s total tally at City stands at 111 goals in 126 appearances.
He has quickly climbed to 15th on the club’s all-time scoring list and continues to set records. In September, he became the 19th player in City history to reach 100 goals.
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