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Guardiola fumes after controversial defeat to Newcastle dents City’s title push

Pep Guardiola
November 2025

City lost 2-1 at Newcastle, with Harvey Barnes scoring twice and Ruben Dias replying, in a result that could leave Guardiola’s side seven points behind leaders Arsenal and raise new doubts over their title defence after a poor night in both boxes. City felt aggrieved that a tackle on Phil Foden did not bring a first-half penalty and that Barnes’ second goal stood despite Donnarumma’s foul claims and a tight offside call on Bruno, with Guardiola seen arguing with Bruno and a cameraman before refusing to elaborate in post-match interviews.

Foden warned his England World Cup place is most at risk in Bellingham battle

Phil Foden (England)
November 2025

Phil Foden has been warned he is the attacking midfielder most vulnerable to missing England’s World Cup squad, with Jude Bellingham backed to travel after returning to the team and impressing, even as his visible frustration at being substituted in Albania drew fresh scrutiny. Tuchel has hesitated to start Foden, Bellingham and Harry Kane together, fearing three central playmakers crowd the same spaces. Foden has provided flashes and an assist for Eberechi Eze but has mostly come from the bench, raising questions over how long he will tolerate a rotation role.

Haaland sets unique UCL scoring streak across three clubs

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
November 2025

Haaland became the first player to score in five consecutive Champions League games for three different clubs, netting City’s second after Phil Foden’s opener. The milestone follows prior five-game streaks with Salzburg and Dortmund, underscoring his sustained European efficiency. City manipulated wide isolations through Jeremy Doku to penetrate Dortmund’s block, creating predictable cutback lanes Haaland attacks best. With City unbeaten in the group, his movement across the near-post and penalty-spot channels continues to convert low-touch, high-xG sequences into reliable returns.

Owen Warns England May Struggle at 2026 World Cup Under Tuchel

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Kyle Walker (Burnley), John Stones, Phil Foden (Manchester City)
October 2025

Ex-England striker Michael Owen has warned that the Three Lions could struggle at the 2026 World Cup due to ageing stars, dips in form, and harsh conditions in North America. He doubts Tuchel’s squad is improving compared to recent years.
Owen noted Kane and Stones are past their peak, Walker will be absent, and players like Foden haven’t maintained prior levels. He also flagged squad depth issues in defence and concerns over fitness in hot U.S./Mexico conditions. Tuchel’s challenge will be building chemistry around younger talents like Bellingham and Saka while phasing out fading veterans.

Haaland Double Fires City Past United in Derby

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
September 2025

Erling Haaland struck twice and Phil Foden added the opener as Manchester City brushed aside Manchester United 3-0 at the Etihad. Haaland surpassed Didier Drogba in Premier League scoring charts, while Foden netted his first league goal since January to set the tone. Guardiola hailed Haaland as “better than ever” following his 16th goal in 10 games across competitions. Foden’s early strike lifted City, before Haaland’s ruthless finishing sealed the result. With their attack clicking again, City looked far more balanced and dangerous than in recent outings.

City Teammates Worried About Phil Foden’s Mental Fatigue Amid Dip in Form

Phil Foden (Manchester City)
Ongoing, post-Euro 2024

Manchester City players are reportedly concerned about Foden’s mental fatigue following his Euro 2024 struggles and a drop in club form.
Foden has been benched under England boss Thomas Tuchel and appears to have lost weight. He’s relocated his family to a quieter area near Northwich, possibly to decompress. Despite concerns, Pep Guardiola is staying calm, believing it’s a normal phase in a young player’s development.

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