Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 22 Oct 2026
Enzo Maresca says honest talks have revitalised Foden’s Manchester City form
Player has scored four goals in last two games for CityAston Villa the next test for Premier League leadersEnzo Maresca has revealed he held heart-to-heart conversations with Phil Foden to help the midfielder back to his best. Foden has struggled over the past two years but has scored four goals in his past two games to give hope he can recapture the form that won him the a Professional Footballers’ Association players’ player of the year award in 2023-24.City travel to Aston Villa on Saturday lunchtime aiming to continue their perfect Premier League start under Maresca, with Erling Haaland fit after sitting on the bench for Wednesday’s Champions League win over AEK Athens. Continue reading...
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