Guardiola prefers Foden close to Haaland despite deeper role

Pep Guardiola discussed Phil Foden's role following Manchester City's 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday

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00:00When they defend so deep, it happens, you know, dropping a little bit to get the ball

00:06in front of the half-way and use his incredible potential to shoot for an ATAR box, we have

00:10to use it. I prefer Phil close to Erling because his sense of goal is unique, but I have to

00:15admit that when he drops and can shoot, like for example the goal against West Ham to win

00:21the Premier League last season, this type of goal on Bernabeu for an ATAR box, I think

00:26he's really, really good player and we can use it when the opponent defends so, so deep.