"The 25-year-old scored the first of his two goals just 59 seconds into the game - the earliest league goal for City at Etihad Stadium since David Silva's strike after 52 seconds against Watford in September 2019. And, after Leeds scored twice in the second half to shock Pep Guardiola's side and draw level, Foden struck in the 91st minute to secure the victory that helped his side keep pace with leaders Arsenal, who are now four points ahead."
"Before Saturday, the England international had scored just once this Premier League season - in the 3-0 derby win against Manchester United on 14 September. Foden's most productive season at City came in 2023-24 when he had 19 goals before scoring seven last season - six of them coming in four games at the start of 2025. However, he struck twice in the 4-1 home win against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League earlier this month before keeping his purple patch going against Leeds in a match that saw momentum swing multiple times."
"I was so hungry to play today, not to prove to anyone else but to prove to myself that I can still score goals, Foden told Sky Sports after the victory. I've been a bit frustrated and it was in the back of my mind to put it right and I was delighted to put two away today."
Phil Foden scored twice to secure a 3-2 Manchester City win over Leeds United, including a goal after 59 seconds and a 91st-minute winner. Leeds twice levelled in the second half before the late strike restored City's lead. The result lifted City into second place in the Premier League and kept them four points behind leaders Arsenal. Foden said he felt hungry to play and determined to prove he can still score after limited league goals earlier in the season. Foden had scored once in the league this term but produced a purple patch including a recent Champions League brace.
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