Manchester Metropolis midfielder Phil Foden mentioned he wished “to show to myself that I can nonetheless rating targets” after his double guided Pep Guardiola’s aspect previous Leeds United and into second place within the Premier League.

The 25-year-old scored the primary of his two targets simply 59 seconds into the sport – the earliest league objective for Metropolis at Etihad Stadium since David Silva’s strike after 52 seconds in opposition to Watford in September 2019.

And, after Leeds scored twice within the second half to shock Pep Guardiola’s aspect and draw stage, Foden struck within the 91st minute to safe the victory that helped his aspect preserve tempo with leaders Arsenal, who at the moment are 4 factors forward.

“I used to be so hungry to play right now, to not show to anybody else however to show to myself that I can nonetheless rating targets,” Foden informed Sky Sports activities after the victory.

“I have been a bit annoyed and it was at the back of my thoughts to place it proper and I used to be delighted to place two away right now.”

Earlier than Saturday, the England worldwide had scored simply as soon as this Premier League season – within the 3-0 derby win in opposition to Manchester United on 14 September.

Foden’s best season at Metropolis got here in 2023-24 when he had 19 targets earlier than scoring seven final season – six of them coming in 4 video games at first of 2025.

Nonetheless, he struck twice within the 4-1 residence win in opposition to Borussia Dortmund within the Champions League earlier this month earlier than retaining his purple patch going in opposition to Leeds in a match that noticed momentum swing a number of occasions.

“Proper up there with one of many wildest video games,” Foden summed up the motion.

“We have been in full management. They modified it round within the second half, modified the system and we could not appear to get going.

“It was a irritating half however once we had a brief break, the supervisor bought us collectively to adapt to their formation and we began taking part in once more.

“We placed on the stress and I lastly managed to discover a little bit of house and get my shot off and discover the underside of the web. Actually pleased with it however there are nonetheless issues we are able to enhance.”

Metropolis, who have been overwhelmed at Newcastle of their earlier match, will hope Arsenal drop factors at Chelsea on Sunday as they appear to stay inside touching distance of Mikel Arteta’s Gunners.

“A title race isn’t simple,” Foden mentioned.

“There are at all times ups and downs and intervals the place you possibly can’t get going and discover outcomes. We have had that just lately and I am delighted with the braveness and coronary heart proven from the lads to maintain going. The assumption and togetherness got here via in the long run.

“Hopefully we are able to kick on from right here now, however you by no means know what to anticipate.”