City are back” sang the Manchester City fans and this was the most compelling piece of evidence that, finally, they are. Phil Foden – with two goals and an assist – certainly is back. And what a difference a fully fit Kevin de Bruyne – with three assists – makes.

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola heaped praise on Phil Foden after the English midfielder scored a brace against Ipswich.

Phil Foden at the double as Man City hit Ipswich for six to return to top four - Pep Guardiola’s side are back in the Champions League places for the first time since December 1.

Manchester City midfielder, Phil Foden, has admitted their Premier League title defence is already over. The 24-year-old scored twice as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Brentford in midweek. The result saw Pep Guardiola’s team drop points for the 11th time in 21 matches this season.

Phil Foden scored a second brace in as many games, with Pep Guardiola declaring his forward is nearing his form from last season at Manchester City.

Manchester City romped to a 6-0 victory at Ipswich to move back into the Premier League's top four for the first time since early December

Doku received full praise from his manager after having a hand in each of City’s first five goals, including scoring their fourth

Pep Guardiola (right) has urged Phil Foden (left) to sign a new contract extension at Manchester City and ultimately finish his career at the Etihad by becoming a 'one-club man'.

Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, Mateo Kovacic and James McAtee were also on target as Pep Guardiola's side went five league games unbeaten to climb to fourth place in the Premier League table.