Foden Sparks Man City 3-0 Win With 2 Assists as Title Race Tightens to 2 Points

14 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 13

Phil Foden set up Manchester City's first two goals in a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace, delivering a man-of-the-match display after making just his third league start in 13 games.
The 25-year-old's backheel for Antoine Semenyo broke open a disjointed City side after Pep Guardiola made six changes with Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea in mind.
Two assists were Foden's first in a City game since December 2023, and he created five first-half chances — the joint-most by any player before halftime in a Premier League match this season.
The result left City two points behind Arsenal entering the final week, with Bournemouth away next before a possible final-day showdown with Aston Villa.
Foden, who recently agreed a new City contract, also boosted his case for England's 24-man World Cup squad after Thomas Tuchel said his place was not guaranteed.

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