Manchester City are involved in a tight title race with Liverpool this season, but there will likely be more tense seasons over the next decade. It’s only natural to try and keep their best players – like Phil Foden.The 21-year-old wonderkid, who has been with the Citizens just about all his life, has a contract that is set to expire in two years. The club directors are working on a contract offer that would keep the talented forward at Etihad Stadium until 2027.🎙️ Phil Foden on Ronaldo and Messi: pic.twitter.com/Kz52ZqJiuj— Everything Cristiano (@EverythingCR7_) April 29, 2022 Pep Guardiola has full confidence in Foden despite his tender age and sees the Englishman as a world-class player who could dominate the game in the next ten or so years. This season alone, Foden made 40 appearances in all competitions, contributing 13 goals and nine assists in the process.Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that the England international will be offered an increase in his wages due to his importance to the team, and Pep Guardiola’s side are hopeful that an agreement will be reached ‘as soon as possible’.Academy product Foden has scored 44 goals and registered 31 assists in 164 appearances for the Citizens since making his first-team debut in 2017. His versatility is proving a valuable asset to his team because he can play in various positions – as a left-sided forward, right-sided forward and centre-forward, in addition to featuring in midfield.Foden and the rest of the sky blues played well against Real Madrid in midweek but will have to focus fully on their trip to Leeds this evening.🙌 𝗠 𝗔 𝗧 𝗖 𝗛 𝗗 𝗔 𝗬🆚 Man City💬 #LEEMCI pic.twitter.com/ZVyRR3agnc— Leeds United (@LUFC) April 30, 2022 For all Manchester City’s attacking energy, it is unlikely they will be able to repeat the emphatic nature of Liverpool’s victory over Leeds in March. Leeds are a far more organised side under Jesse Marsch than the one brushed aside 6-0 at Anfield in the penultimate game of Marcelo Bielsa’s reign. The fact Leeds are also still in a relegation battle – despite taking 11 points from their past five games – will also make the task more challenging for Pep Guardiola’s side who could have one eye on Wednesday’s Champions League second leg at Real Madrid. City thumped Leeds 7-0 at the Etihad in December but they would be more than happy with a scrappy 1-0 victory.PREMIER LEAGUESaturday14.30: (7.75) Newcastle (4.50) Liverpool (1.43)17.00: (2.45) Southampton (3.30) Crystal Palace (3.15)17.00: (2.75) Watford (3.15) Burnley (2.85)17.00: (1.45) Aston Villa (4.50) Norwich (8.50)17.00: (2.70) Wolverhampton (2.95) Brighton (2.90)19.30: (9.00) Leeds (5.50) Man.City (1.32)Sunday16.00: (1.47) Tottenham (4.40) Leicester (7.00)16.00: (4.70) Everton (3.60) Chelsea (1.87)18.30: (4.60) West Ham (3.70) Arsenal (1.85)Monday22.00: (1.80) Man.Utd. (3.70) Brentford (5.00)***odds are subject to change
