Pep Guardiola said he saw something in Phil Foden off the bench against Newcastle that he did not against Watford as the Manchester City midfielder tries to get his season started.
Foden was outstanding last year, winning thee three biggest individual prizes in England for his efforts in propelling City above Arsenal and Liverpool to a fourth consecutive Premier League title.
However, after a disappointing European Championship with England where he struggled to influence games he has not got started again under Guardiola.
As well as missing a few games through illness, Foden has largely been used from the bench when he has been available with the league cup game against Watford his only start.
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