Manchester City’s dismal performance in their 4-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur on November 23 has left fans enraged, and midfielder Phil Foden has been the subject of intense criticism. The team’s struggles continued as they suffered their fifth consecutive defeat across competitions, the most under Pep Guardiola’s managerial tenure. Foden, who played the entire 90 minutes, was particularly disappointing, failing to create any significant opportunities or scoring chances.
In his 15 appearances across competitions, Foden has managed to bag only three goals and provide two assists, while he has failed to score in his last nine Premier League games. He also struggled in this match, landing just one shot on target from four attempts and losing two duels. His performance was unacceptable, and fans took to social media to express their frustration and anger.
One fan tweeted, “Phil Foden is the most overrated player in the league,” while another commented, “Phil Foden has been exposed as a fraud this season.” Several fans pointed out that Foden’s stats have declined significantly, with Timo Werner having more goals and assists than him this Premier League season. Another fan joked, “I seriously don’t understand the hate Phil Foden gets, he didn’t even play today,” but most fans were unhappy with his performance.
The decline of Foden’s form has been surprising, given that he won the Premier League Player of the Season award in the past. Fans are now questioning how he went from being a star player to struggling to make an impact in every game. The media’s silence on his decline has also been noted, with one fan asking why Foden’s poor form is not being discussed more widely.
Manchester City’s defeat to Tottenham was comprehensive, with the visitors dominating the game and creating more scoring opportunities. Spurs’ Dejan Kulusevski scored a sensational goal to break the deadlock, followed by James Maddison’s lovely dink and Pedro Porro’s unstoppable shot. The visitors sealed the win in the third minute of stoppage time, with Brennan Johnson tapping home from Timo Werner’s pass.
Manchester City had more possession, completing 520 passes with an accuracy of 93 percent, but failed to convert their chances, landing just five shots on target. In contrast, Tottenham had 42 percent possession and completed 342 passes with an accuracy of 83 percent, creating five big chances and scoring three goals.
Manchester City’s loss was a wake-up call, and fans are demanding improvement from their players, particularly Foden. The team’s struggles continue, and their second-place position in the league table may not last if they don’t address their issues and find a way to win more consistently.
