City are back” sang the Manchester City fans and this was the most compelling piece of evidence that, finally, they are. Phil Foden – with two goals and an assist – certainly is back. And what a difference a fully fit Kevin de Bruyne – with three assists – makes.

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Phil Foden at the double as Man City hit Ipswich for six to return to top four - Pep Guardiola’s side are back in the Champions League places for the first time since December 1.

Phil Foden scored a second brace in as many games, with Pep Guardiola declaring his forward is nearing his form from last season at Manchester City.

Manchester City forward Phil Foden conceded his team's defence of the Premier League title is over following their 2-2 draw at Brentford on Tuesday.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola heaped praise on Phil Foden after the English midfielder scored a brace against Ipswich.

Manchester City romped to a 6-0 victory at Ipswich to move back into the Premier League's top four for the first time since early December

Manchester City go back to winning ways with a stunning performance against Ipswich, with academy graduate Phil Foden continuing to shine despite a slow start to the campaign

The rout is on as Phil Foden doubles his tally while extending Manchester City's lead to 3-0 over Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

Such was their dominance, Guardiola was able to replace Foden, Haaland, Kovacic, Kevin De Bruyne and Manuel Akanji in the second half to keep them fresh for the PSG game. "After four or five nil I had my eye on Paris," Guardiola said.