Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester Metropolis: Pep Guardiola’s aspect eight factors from Premier League title

Phil Foden

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Only Kevin De Bruyne (24) has been directly involved in more goals in all competitions for Manchester City this season than Phil Foden (23 – 14 goals, nine assists)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said the failed European Super League (ESL) was a “closed chapter” after his side beat Aston Villa to move closer to becoming Premier League champions.

City were one of 12 clubs to sign up to the breakaway ESL on Sunday, but withdrew on Tuesday after widespread criticism of the proposals, which would have seen no promotion or relegation and a split in English football.

“As a club we accept and learn and focus on the reason why we’re here,” said Guardiola, whose side need eight points from five matches to become English champions for the third time in four seasons.

“It’s a chapter which is over, a closed chapter. They [the owners] don’t need to apologise [to me], I know them, I know how they are.”

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