In-form Phil Foden has set his sights on scoring more goals after scoring a double in Manchester City's 6-0 win over Ipswich Town on Sunday.
Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, Mateo Kovacic and James McAtee were also on target as Pep Guardiola's side remained unbeaten in five league games and climbed to fourth place in the Premier League.
City's rise in results coincided with Foden's purple patch. The England international has scored more top-flight goals than any other player since the turn of the year (five).
He has also now scored in three consecutive Premier League games for City for the first time since October 2022, with Foden describing the Citizens display at Portman Road as “probably the best this season.”
“It's one of our best performances this year,” Foden told Sky Sports. “In terms of all-round play, keeping possession at key moments, and we defended well too.
“We are building momentum, it is important to keep players fit. I attribute it to the fact that people are in better shape and that team bonding is better.
“When we score, we don't rush. We keep possession and build-up play was important.”
It was a difficult season for Foden, who failed to score in his first eleven league games of the season.
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The City midfielder scored a career-high 19 goals and eight assists during the 2023/24 title-winning season. Sunday was also the first time he had scored in three consecutive league matches since October 2022.
Foden scored in City's 4-1 win against West Ham on January 4 and also struck twice in the 2-2 draw against Brentford on Tuesday.
The England international said his barren run in front of goal was a learning experience.
'I learned everything from it [poor form]Foden said.
“It's good to see me scoring goals again with a smile on my face and enjoying football. I want to continue and add to that. You never know what can happen. The aim is to be in the top four to stay.”
City will travel to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League next Wednesday before welcoming Chelsea to the competition this weekend.
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