"We missed him so much last season. We need him so much. We cannot forget two seasons ago when we won the last game against West Ham [to win the title] he was the most important player in the Premier League. He was maybe the key player to win the league. Last season for injuries, for other reasons he could not be with us. Hopefully step by step, he can get his best."
"It's just one game. We have to prove [it]. But it's true that winning games, especially in the derby, and seeing the faces of all the fans - all the joy and all the happiness after the game - is always better,"
Phil Foden opened the scoring as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 3-0 at the Etihad, with Erling Haaland putting the result beyond doubt in the second half. Foden recorded the most final-third entries (10) and final-third passes (19) on the day and won possession 11 times, more than any other player. Foden produced 27 goals in 2023-24 but managed only nine Premier League goal contributions in 2024-25 as City finished third, their lowest since 2016-17. Foden's importance to City was emphasized, and the derby victory provided momentum ahead of Champions League and Premier League fixtures against Napoli and Arsenal.
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