Manchester Metropolis started their Membership World Cup marketing campaign with a 2-0 win over Moroccan staff Wydad Casablanca in Philadelphia.
Phil Foden was the star of the match, scoring one purpose and establishing one other. He regarded sharp and assured, an enormous change after a troublesome season the place he struggled with accidents and misplaced his place within the England squad.
Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola began two new signings – Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki. Reijnders stood out in midfield, displaying calm and management. Cherki additionally regarded good in assault.
Foden scored after only one minute and 43 seconds. Later, his nook helped Jeremy Doku rating the second purpose.
The match was performed at Lincoln {Financial} Area, an NFL stadium in Philadelphia. Round 37,000 followers got here to look at, which was an honest crowd for a weekday lunchtime kick-off.
Nonetheless, the sport wasn’t good. A fan ran onto the pitch to protest about animal rights, and Wydad followers let off a purple smoke bomb in the course of the second half, making it onerous to see the pitch for a number of moments.
Metropolis ended the sport with 10 males after younger defender Rico Lewis was despatched off late on.
Guardiola is anticipated to spend over £300 million this summer season, and a few huge adjustments are already taking place. Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker didn’t journey to the US and will go away the membership quickly.
However this match was all about Foden. After a troublesome few months, he confirmed he’s able to struggle for his place once more.