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Phil Foden Relishes Working with 'Great Guy' Pep Guardiola at Manchester City

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Manchester City academy graduate Phil Foden has said he couldn't ask to work for a better manager than "great guy" Pep Guardiola, despite concerns regarding his first-team development at the Etihad Stadium.

Foden, 19, made his senior City debut in November 2017 and has racked up 58 first-team appearances under Guardiola, including 22 starts for the defending Premier League champions.

The England under-21 international has scored three goals and recorded five assists in 22 total appearances (eight starts) this season. Foden told Sky Sports:

"You honestly can't ask for a better manager in football.