Man City won brilliantly, coach Guardiola praised Phil Foden

"The group of players were fantastic, we played a good game, had many chances and got the first win of the tournament," said manager Pep Guardiola after Man City's victory over Slovan Bratislava in Slovakia.

Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland and James McAtee all scored as Man City completely destroyed the team that just debuted in the Champions League, helping coach Pep Guardiola's army get 4 points after two matches.

Phil Foden scored his first goal for Man City this season (Photo: Getty).

The big win improved Man City's goal difference significantly, after the Etihad team were held to a 0-0 draw by Inter Milan in their opening match.

Phil Foden, who scored 27 goals in all competitions last season, made a slow start but finally scored his first goal of the season.

"Foden had a great goal, just pass the ball to the post, I always say pass the ball to the post area, don't shoot, and you will have more chances. Step by step, he is coming back," coach Pep Guardiola said about Foden's goal.

Man City star James McAtee, 21, scored his first goal for the club late in the game (Photo: Getty).

James McAtee's first goal for Man City also made the Spanish strategist satisfied.

"We are very happy with James, he is a lovely boy and everyone loves him. McAtee moved very well in small spaces, scored a great goal, had another chance and that will be a big boost, we want him to feel part of this group," Guardiola said of the 21-year-old Man City academy graduate.

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