'Foden force!' Pep Guardiola hails Phil Foden after FA Cup double
Updated On: 02 March, 2023 10:17 AM IST | London | AFP
Boss Guardiola applauds young English striker Phil after his twin strikes help Manchester City beat Bristol 3-0 to reach FA Cup quarters; Leicester suffer shocking 1-2 defeat to Blackburn Rovers

Manchester City’s Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Bristol on Tuesday. Pics/Getty Images
Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City eased into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win against Bristol City, while 2021 winners Leicester suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against second tier Blackburn on Tuesday.
Pep Guardiola’s side were never in danger of a giant-killing in the fifth round tie at Ashton Gate thanks to Foden’s brace and a late strike from Kevin De Bruyne. Guardiola saluted the impact of England forward Foden, who is starting to recapture his peak form after an inconsistent season.
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