`Pep, you have to let go of your pride!' Eventually, rumors of discord broke out, Manchester City ace → 0th starting bench fall 'controversy'

Sep 30, 2024

Pep, you have to let go of your pride!' Eventually, rumors of discord broke out, Manchester City ace → 0th starting bench fall 'controversy'
Photo =Capture British Press Sports Bible website article



Pep, you have to let go of your pride!' Eventually, rumors of discord broke out, Manchester City ace → 0th starting bench fall 'controversy'
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In the end, there's even a 'fire story'.

British media Sports Bible reported on the 29th (Korean time) 'Fans raised conspiracy theories about why Phil Foden (Man City) did not start'

Manchester City, led by Josep Guardiola, drew 1-1 against Newcastle in the away match of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 season at St. James Park in Newcastle, England, on the 28th. Manchester City took the lead in the 35th minute with Yoshko Gvardiol's first goal. However, he allowed Anthony Gordon to equalize in the 13th minute of the second half. In the end, he ended up earning only one point. Manchester City ranked third with four wins and two draws (14 points) in their opening six games.



Foden started the game on the bench. In the 21st minute of the second half, he stepped on the ground instead of Ilkay Gündogan.

Sportsbible has made an impressive performance against Newcastle. Fans were convinced something had happened between Foden and Guardiola. According to the outlet, fans say there is something between Foden and Guardiola that we don't know. From the winner of the EPL Player of the Year to the rotting figure on the Manchester City bench, Guardiola must give up his pride and use Foden as a starter', 'The player who entered the bench looked 10 times more aggressive and threatening' showed a reaction of the back.



Pep, you have to let go of your pride!' Eventually, rumors of discord broke out, Manchester City ace → 0th starting bench fall 'controversy'
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Foden, who was born in 2000, is considered the present and future of England beyond Manchester City. He is a former Manchester City youth player and has been playing in the first team since the 2017-2018 season. Last season, he achieved a 'career high' He scored 19 goals in 35 EPL games in the 2023-2024 season. He also performed on the Euro 2024 stage wearing the England national football team uniform. His ransom is known to be around 150 million euros. He scored 27 goals in all competitions, including the EPL last season. He won the EPL Player of the Year Award. But this season is a different story. He played only three games since the opening of the league. Even that was a substitute.





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