Manchester City go back to winning ways with a stunning performance against Ipswich, with academy graduate Phil Foden continuing to shine despite a slow start to the campaign

City are back” sang the Manchester City fans and this was the most compelling piece of evidence that, finally, they are. Phil Foden – with two goals and an assist – certainly is back. And what a difference a fully fit Kevin de Bruyne – with three assists – makes.

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola heaped praise on Phil Foden after the English midfielder scored a brace against Ipswich.

Phil Foden scored a second brace in as many games, with Pep Guardiola declaring his forward is nearing his form from last season at Manchester City.

Phil Foden scored twice and Erling Haaland celebrated his bumper new deal with a goal as Manchester City romped to their biggest Premier League win in more than two years. Foden, a key part of City’s recent mini-revival,

Manchester City romped to a 6-0 victory at Ipswich to move back into the Premier League's top four for the first time since early December

The UEFA Champions League returns from its winter break this week, earlier than usual ahead of a consequential round of fixtures to close out the competition's first edition of the league phase.Several continental heavyweights will take part in must-win games on Matchday 7 after struggling over the course of the season,

Pep Guardiola (right) has urged Phil Foden (left) to sign a new contract extension at Manchester City and ultimately finish his career at the Etihad by becoming a 'one-club man'.

By Kazeem UgbodagaManchester City delivered a footballing masterclass on Sunday, dismantling Ipswich Town 6-0 in an electrifying display of dominance at Portman Road.Pep Guardiola’s side unleashed a relentless attacking onslaught that left the home crowd stunned and catapulted City into fourth place on the Premier League table.