“Phil Foden Concedes Manchester City’s Premier League Title Hopes Are ‘Done,’ Shifts Focus to Top Four and Champions League Amidst Squad Struggles”

Manchester City’s Phil Foden has admitted that their chances of securing a fifth consecutive Premier League title have diminished. This comes just a day after Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, suggested that Manchester City remained a significant threat in the title race.

Phil Foden said, “done for sure”

Foden’s comments were made after his two goals at Brentford were negated by two late goals from the Bees. This match was seen as a missed opportunity to prove Slot’s assertion that the reigning champions could still go on winning streaks. The way the game ended, with Brentford’s Yoanne Wissa and Christian Norgaard scoring the goals, revealed weaknesses within the City team.

Phil Foden said, “The title? Yeah, yeah, it’s done for sure, it’s done. We know. We’re not stupid. So we’ve got to aim for top four, that’s the next target now and then obviously Champions League as well. So it’s not as if the season has gone. But we’ve got to be realistic, haven’t we? The performances have not been good enough to get up there. The top four is our aim now and then see where we can be in the other trophies.”

Despite the setback, Foden remains optimistic about the team’s chances in the Champions League. However, he acknowledges that their performances have not been up to par.

In the match against Brentford, City showed promise in their forward play but struggled to control the game. The team, led by Pep Guardiola, is currently dealing with a spate of injuries, leading to players playing more minutes than usual. Foden believes these issues have contributed to their struggles this season, but he is hesitant to use it as an excuse.

Phil Foden said, “Possibly it’s both of them. We’ve not got the biggest squad but we can’t really make excuses. It’s something to work on. I believe we’re getting a little bit better now, so that’s a positive to take from the game.”