Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden wears number 47 as a tribute to his late grandfather

Manchester City had defeated Dinamo Zagreb on Matchday 6 of Champions League. In doing so, y topped ir group. Manchester City scored four past ir opponents, with Phil Foden scoring team’s fourth goal in last minutes of match. player was seen celebrating while bent on his knees, pointing towards sky.

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Phil Foden wears number 47 jersey as a tribute to his grandfar

goal was special for Phil Foden, who was wearing number 47 behind his back. player also registered an assist to his name against Zagreb. It is believed that Foden chose to continue with number 47 even after being offered to change his number last summer. Foden chose number because of his grandfar Ronnie (who passed away at of 47).

His grandfar was a great Manchester City supporter, though his far supported Manchester United. His mor Claire and grandmor Mary cheered in Stadion Maksimir after Foden scored for his side. Manchester City manr Pep Guardiola has been impressed with 19-year-old’s performance.

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Manchester City manr Pep Guardiola is fond of Phil Foden

Pep Guardiola commented that Phil Foden has played 50 games even though he was just 19. He added that club was delighted with him and he will play amazingly in future. Guardiola also accepted that Foden will start playing regularly soon.

Phil Foden started his first Premier League game of season against Arsenal

Phil Foden was also handed his first Premier League start against Arsenal on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Guardiola was quizzed by media about player. To which, manr stated that Foden got chance to play against Arsenal because he was impressive against Zagreb. He was involved in City’s first goal which was scored by Raheem Sterling in 15th minute of match. player was involved heavily with defence, only to be subbed off in 56th minute for Bernardo Silva.

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Manchester City will next play against Oxford United

Kevin de Bruyne scored twice in Manchester City’s win over Arsenal. Raheem Sterling also registered a goal to his credit. victory means that City continue to occupy third spot in Premier League points table, 14 points adrift of league leaders Liverpool. City will next play against Oxford United in Football League Cup on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 (December 19, 2019).

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