'The aim' – Phil Foden admits expectations have shifted massively for Man City as he reveals champions' target for the season amid return to form

Phil Foden revealed Manchester City's target for the season after a thumping win over Ipswich Town on Sunday.

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• Foden revealed City's target for the season
• The England star has now scored six goals in last six matches
• Man City thrashed Ipswich Town 6-0

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Foden netted a first-half brace while Erling Haaland, Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku and James McAtee were on target as City registered a thumping 6-0 win over Ipswich Town on Sunday at Portman Road. This was the club's biggest win in the 2024-25 Premier League campaign as they reclaimed their place among the top four teams.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  After claiming the Premier League Player of the Season award in the 2023-24 campaign, Foden saw a massive dip in his form. The England international went 11 matches without scoring a goal in the league this season. However, he has now regained his momentum and has scored six times in the club's last six league outings.

• WHAT PHIL FODEN SAID

  After starring for the Cityzens, the England international told : "Probably the best this season, in terms of all-round play. Kept possession at important times and we defended well. One of our best performances this year.

  "We are building momentum, keeping players fit is important. I put it down to people being in better shape and the team bonding better. When we score we are not rushing it. We are keeping possession and build-up play was important today."

  He added: "I learned everything from it [poor form]. It is good to see me back scoring goals with a smile on my face and enjoying football. I want to keep going and adding to that. You never know what can happen. The aim is to stay in the top four."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?

  Pep Guardiola's side will be back in action on Wednesday as they take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.