PHIL FODEN has issued a defiant statement after Manchester City’s statement win against Ipswich.

The 26-year-old has claimed that the ‘ off-pitch drama has not had a detrimental effect after scoring the club’s opening goal .

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Phil Foden talks to the media after Manchester City’s win against Ipswich Credit: BBC
Manchester City v Ipswich Town - Premier League 2026/27, United Kingdom - 17 Oct 2026
Foden reacts as he walks off the pitch during City’s Premier League win over Ipswich Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

Foden said to Sky Sports : “It hasn’t affected us one bit. We’ve just stuck together, just did what we normally do and focus on the games one by one and just be ourselves.

“I think we’ve done that really well. We have great characters and leaders in the changing room. Nothing’s changed. We’re just fully focused and trying to do the best for the fans that we can.”