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Guardiola: Foden is becoming a serious player for Manchester City

Phil Foden's performance on Wednesday in the 2-1 win at Aston Villa underlined his massive growth, according to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who says the 20-year-old is becoming a "serious player".

In the build-up to his 22nd-minute opener, the English international pinged a weak-footed ball across the area before darting into open space to finish from a cut-back pass from Bernando Silva.

Foden is up to seven goals and five assists in 25 Premier League appearances this year and has forced his way into Guardiola's plans with consistent excellence.

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