Phil Foden sends 'difficult' message to Man City fans after shock twist

Man City star Phil Foden has taken to social media to publically apologise for his side’s performance in their 4-1 Champions League defeat to Sporting CP on Tuesday (November 5).

The 24-year-old opened the scoring after just four minutes for the visitors, marking his third goal in four Champions League appearances so far this season.

Pep Guardiola’s side kept the pressure up but were soon undone by a rapid counterattack with Viktor Gyokeres neatly slotting home beyond Ederson.

Shortly after halftime, Maximiliano Araujo joined the scoring with a beautiful curling strike to put Sporting ahead 2-1.

The in-form Swedish striker then completed his hat-trick with two penalty goals, giving Ruben Amorim a perfect send-off before he officially takes the helm at Man United.

Phil Foden takes ownership for Man City defeat

The loss to Sporting means Man City have lost three consecutive games across all competitions, the first time that has happened since 2018.

Outside of the Champions League, Foden has struggled for form, making just one goal contribution in domestic competition, an assist for John Stones’ controversial Premier League winner against Wolves.

The England international has taken to Instagram to thank the travelling fans for the support and let them know the side are working hard for their upcoming league game against Brighton.

City now sit in sixth in the new Champions League league phase with two wins, one draw, and one defeat from their opening four games of the new format.

Unable to capitalise on Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle, Guardiola’s side lost top-spot to Liverpool as they aim to win their fifth consecutive league title.

In other news, Man City ready to sell Jack Grealish and sign ‘big name’ replacement.

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