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"This guy [Foden] is growing," Guardiola said to Sky Sports. "His influence in our games is massive. He's becoming a serious player. Phil right now is becoming such an important player. His influence in the final third is so important." Premier League focus Manchester City recently lost to Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final, but they are set to compete in the Carabao Cup final this weekend against Tottenham. Additionally, they have reached the Champions League semi-final, where they will clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Guardiola remains steadfast in his belief that league success means more than anything else. His men are 11 points clear of Manchester United at the top of the table with five matches left to play.
Make no mistake, though - this was another night when nerves were shredded after Foden's even younger England team-mate, Jude Bellingham, threatened to add another chapter to City's European heartbreak. Slim margins have cost City in the past three years, and they were heading for a fourth successive quarter-final exit after a brilliant and breathless performance from 17-year-old Bellingham saw him fire Dortmund into a first-half lead that would have seen them through on away goals. City needed a goal of their own, and were literally handed a lifeline when Foden's cross struck Emre Can's arm in the 55th-minute. As Riyad Mahrez stepped up to take the spot-kick, even the usually ice-cool Kevin De Bruyne could be seen biting his nails. Similar scenes were taking place around living rooms in Manchester, that is for sure.
What's been said "I cannot believe it, maybe he's a liar!" Guardiola said when asked about Bellingham's performances over the two legs. "He's so good for 17-years-old, he's a fantastic player. "There was one moment when he didn't get the ball from central defenders, how he shouts and demands that ball to him at 17 means a lot. "I spoke with his manager, Edin [Terzic], and he told me what you see in these two games is like every training session." The bigger picture England manager Gareth Southgate might even be an even happier coach than Guardiola after the second leg in Germany.
What has been said? Former United defender Neville, who is active on social media himself, has always been opposed to players passing on responsibility for matters that could end up damaging their reputation and image. He posted on Twitter: "I mentioned on here a few weeks ago about players having their accounts run by social media companies. Lads, run your own accounts! Your independent thought and authenticity is at stake. It’s your voice, not anyone else’s." I mentioned on here a few weeks ago about players having their accounts run by social media companies. Lads run your own accounts! Your independent thought and authenticity is at stake . It’s your voice , not anyone else’s. Morning by the way . Go and attack the hell out of it ❤️ pic.twitter.com/M997r8kbWa— Gary Neville (@GNev2) April 15, 2021