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Foden fires Man City back top
    2019-04-22  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

PHIL FODEN fired Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League as the young midfielder sealed a vital 1-0 win over Tottenham, while Brighton improved its survival prospects with a goalless draw at Wolves on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola’s side is one point clear of second-placed Liverpool after Foden’s fifth-minute header exacted a measure of revenge for City’s Champions League quarterfinal exit against Tottenham on Wednesday, a result that ended its bid to win an unprecedented quadruple.

“We could have lost the Premier League today after Wednesday it was really tough. As a footballer, I could not have done what my players have done today,” said Guardiola.

Liverpool can regain pole position if the side wins at struggling Cardiff the next day, but City has won its last 10 league matches to keep the destiny of the title in its own hands because the champions will hold a game in hand on Jurgen Klopp’s men.

“It was very important for the race for the Premier League. We know we cannot drop points. It was tight, Tottenham had more chances than the previous two games,” added Guardiola.

“We have been playing for the Premier League every three days for 10 months, you can feel the pressure.

“The title is still in our hands. We are fighting until the end.”

As well as Foden’s crucial contribution in only his second Premier League start, Guardiola was indebted to City goalkeeper Ederson for a series of fine saves as the champions gave a nervous display at Etihad Stadium.

The only frustration for Guardiola was an injury to Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who limped off again just before the break.

De Bruyne, only recently back from a knee problem, is unlikely to play in the midweek derby at Manchester United.

“We will see tomorrow but I think the next game he will be out,” Guardiola said.

(SD-Agencies)

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