Bullish Phil Foden says Manchester City are 'the team to beat' after strengthening their title-winning squad with £100m Jack Grealish... but midfielder is prepared for 'really challenging season'

Daily Mail | August 11, 2021

Phil Foden believes Manchester City are again the favourites to win the Premier League ahead of the new season and is relishing the challenge of trying to win back-to-back titles.

City stormed to the title after a disastrous title defence from Liverpool and stop-start campaigns from Manchester United and Chelsea.

And they have strengthened their star-studded squad by bringing in Jack Grealish for a Premier League and British record transfer fee of £100million.

Phil Foden was in confident mood and believes Man City are 'the team to beat' this season

Foden helped City win last season's Premier League title but knows it will be tough to retain

Foden celebrates a third title in four years with Kyle Walker, John Stones and Raheem Sterling

'I believe once you've won it it's really hard to retain it so going into the season we're going to be the team to beat,' the City midfielder told Sky Sports News.