"If Phil Foden performs so do Manchester City is a truism reiterated by this two-goal show that helped sweep Pep Guardiola's improving team to 10 points from four games at the stage's halfway juncture. Factor in Erling Haaland who decorated his captaincy for the eve with a 27th goal (for club and country) and Waldemer Anton's 72nd-minute jab home was solely an irritation."
"The bottom line, though: City are close to the cohesive proposition that makes them formidable and the ceiling is again high for the 2022-23 treble winners. Guardiola trained the squad on Wednesday morning, preferring to give players Tuesday off following Sunday's so demanding 3-1 win over Bournemouth here. This rare move I've done it a few times caused the eye to look for any discernible impact on their rhythm seven or so hours after being put through the drills."
Phil Foden scored twice to propel Manchester City to a dominant result and lift the side to 10 points from four group games. Erling Haaland added a goal, his 27th for club and country, while Waldemar Anton's 72nd-minute finish was only a consolation for Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund controlled stretches of the first half and produced clear chances, including a point-blank miss by Karim Adeyemi. City produced more breakaway opportunities than patient passing but showed growing cohesion reminiscent of their 2022-23 treble-winning form. Guardiola gave players a midweek rest after a taxing win and monitored any impact on match rhythm.
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