In Manchester City's 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Huddersfield Town, Phil Foden once again showed his top level, not only scoring the first goal but also assisting Savinho to seal the victory.

Manchester City manager Guardiola praised the England midfielder's resurgence after the game. Foden has been in hot form recently, having previously performed brilliantly against Manchester United, Napoli and Arsenal.

After an up-and-down season last season, the attacking midfielder is gradually returning to his peak form. Guardiola pointed out that Foden's role behind the striker is particularly outstanding: "Phil is a huge threat near the penalty area. He plays very freely in the half-spaces and can provide something unique to the team."

Guardiola admitted that he had hoped the team could expand the score earlier so that he could replace Foden and young player Nico O'Leary early: "They had just played a tough game against Arsenal three days ago, and I wanted to let them rest early. But they are still young and recover quickly. Next they have to return to Manchester to prepare for Burnley."

At the same time, Guardiola emphasized that Foden's outstanding performance was not accidental: "Not only today, he also played very well against Arsenal, Manchester United and Napoli. When he is close to the penalty area, he can create a unique threat, which is irreplaceable."

While Guardiola has always advocated for rotation, he also acknowledged the need for a certain level of consistency in the squad to help the players develop a consistent playing pattern. He singled out Oscar and Savinho for their performances, saying the team's active play without the ball was very satisfying to him.