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NBC Sports
4 hours ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Manchester City 2-0 Wydad AC: Foden leads straightforward win
Phil Foden had a goal and an assist as Manchester City kicked off their Club World Cup campaign in Philadelphia win a win over Moroccan side Wydad AC. MORE — Club World Cup schedule, results, tables Jeremy Doku scored City's second goal off a corner, while new signing Tijjani Reinjders impressed from the start and Rayan Cherki also started the game. Rico Lewis was sent off for a reckless tackle in the 88th minute and will miss City's game against Al Ain. MORE — Guardiola speaks loudly in rebuild Pep Guardiola started an young back line and rested Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, and Abdukhodir Khusanov as well as Bernardo Silva, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez and new signing Rayan Ait Nouri. Erling Haaland, Rodri, and Oscar Bobb played about a half hour off the bench. Manchester City vs Wydad player ratings (from The goal scorers led the way, as Foden and Doku combined for seven shots. Only Wydad's Thembinkosi Lorch joined them as taking three or more. Savinho was also bright while Nathan Ake led the way in touches and passes. Doku was probably the Man of the Match, though of course Foden would have a shot. Rodri went 30 minutes off the bench, recording three defensive actions and a created chance. Manchester City vs Wydad player ratings (from Pep Guardiola reaction 'The first game in the group stage is always a tricky one. In certain moments we did really really well. It's a first step.' 'Of course Phil will be important. We have a lot of No. 10s. We have to adjust but it's going to be really good.' 'The season is too long but it's important to be here. It's a lot of humidity, a lot of hot.' 'It's good that they play. Tiji played really good. Rayan had good moments. Everyone has to see what happens.' 'Thirty minutes so that's good step by step. He wants more. Your head needs that to process it.' What's next? Manchester City face Al Ain (UAE) on Monday and then Juventus on Thursday. Wydad get Juventus next before closing off the group stage versus Al Ain. How to watch Manchester City vs Wydad AC live, stream link and start time Kick off time: 12pm ET Wednesday (June 18) Venue: Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia TV Channel/Streaming: Watch live on DAZN, for free Manchester City vs Wydad AC live updates — By Nick Mendola Manchester City vs Wydad AC final score: 2-0 Phil Foden 2', Jeremy Doku 42' Rico Lewis sent off The City right back faces a one-game ban as he slides through a challenge, getting the ball before the head of Samuel Obeng. Second half underway Just one sub, as Wydad's Mohamed Rayhi replaces South African striker Cassius Mailula. Halftime — Manchester City 2-0 Wydad AC Could easily be 2-1, as Wydad have found a moment or two. But let's not pretend this is a nail biter. Possession is 68%, shots 10-5. Jeremy Doku goal (video) — Man City 2-0 Wydad AC (42nd minute) Phil Foden sweeps a corner kick toward the back post and Doku darts in front of the back post marker to knife the ball into the back of the goal. 41' ⚽ GOAL! Doku is free in the box to slot that corner kick in for @ManCity. The Blues are 2-0 up! Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 - July 13 | Every Game | Free | | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #MCIWAC Wydad hanging tough, nearly equalize Ederson has to come to the rescue as — and you're not going to believe this — a back line of midfielder Rico Lewis, attacking midfielder Nico O'Reilly, and untested Vitor Reis has looked suspect. With Al Ain next before Juventus, it's interesting that Guardiola has used this experimental lineup here. Phil Foden goal — Man City 1-0 Wydad AC (2nd minute) Foden plays a role in the buildup, then buries a rebound after Savinho's shot was parried away from goal by Wydad keeper El Mehdi Benabid. Phil Foden goal video 1' GOAL! Foden opens the score under 2 minutes of gameplay! 🔥 Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 - July 13 | Every Game | Free | | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #MCIWAC Manchester City lineup Ederson, O'Reilly, Ake, Reis, Lewis, Reijnders, Doku, Foden, Cherki, Savinho, Marmoush Wydad AC lineup Benabid, Moufi, Boutouil, Ferreira, Meijers, Moufid, Amrabat, Moubarik, Zemraoui, Lorch, Mailula Manchester City vs Wydad AC preview City have made plenty of big signings already this summer, with new additions Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Tijjani Reijnders expected to play a key role in this tournament. With Kevin de Bruyne gone, plus Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker not with City's squad as they're expected to leave this summer, this new-look City side are hungry to win this competition so they can say they didn't go trophyless during the 2024-25 season and they will start the new campaign on a high. Wydad AC hail from Casablanca, Morocco and are the huge underdogs in Group G alongside City, Juventus and Al Ain. They were the African champions in 2022 under current Morocco nation team manager Walid Regragui, and were also runners up in the CAF Champions League in 2023. They were also runners up in the newly-created African Football League in 2023. But they haven't won the Moroccan league title since 2022 and are huge outsiders to make it out of this group. Manchester City team news, focus Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Tijjani Reijnders are all expected to make their debuts, while City also have Rodri back from his long-term knee injury which makes such a huge difference. Guardiola will obviously rotate his squad but City are desperate to win this title and he is likely to go all-out in attack with Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush leading the way. Mateo Kovacic is out after having Achilles surgery, while Walker, Grealish and Kalvin Phillips are all not with the squad as they are believed to be leaving City this summer. Wydad AC team news, focus There are a couple of key players to look out for as Mohamed Rayhi is a real talent in attack, plus veteran midfielder Nordin Amrabat will do his best to hold things together. Captain Jamal Harkass will have his work cut out at center back as he tries his best to marshal Erling Haaland and Co. Manchester City vs Wydad AC prediction This feels like it could get quite lopsided. City are hungry and fired up to prove the doubters wrong and this new-look side have so much individual talent and new players ready to make a mark from the start. Manchester City 5-0 Wydad AC.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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- Yahoo
One Manchester City player made the ideal start to the FIFA Club World Cup
Manchester City began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-nil win over Wydad AC at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. There was a host of positives to come out of City's win over Wydad AC. One of the major positives was the performance of Phil Foden. The England international was named man-of-the-match and looked like he has put a disappointing 24/25 season behind him. Phil Foden set the tone for Manchester City against Wydad AC. It only took two minutes for Phil Foden to make an impact on Manchester City's Group G opener against Wydad AC. Foden opened the scoring goals after a Savinho shot was saved by Wydad keeper Mehdi Benabid. Foden's finish was a composed and classy one. It was a touch of class that has long been associated with Phil Foden's play. After scoring early, Foden's confidence grew. He moved around the pitch well and looked like the Phil Foden that everyone associated with Manchester City has grown accustomed to seeing play. There was an energy to his play, he was smooth on the ball, and his passing was on point. He almost scored a second goal when he was set up by Rayan Cherki late in the first half. It was Phil Foden's quality delivery from a corner that set up Jeremy Doku's volley at the backpost to make it 2-nil just before halftime. His overall performance against Wydad AC was superb, and it was the perfect beginning to a new season for Foden and his team. Phil Foden is determined to prove the doubters wrong. Speaking after Manchester City's win over Wydad AC, Phil Foden spoke of his desire to prove the doubters wrong. Speaking after his man-of-the-match performance, in an interview relayed by Rob Dawson for ESPN, Foden said: 'The hunger inside me is back and I want to prove people wrong. It was a difficult season, I'm not going to lie. It was not the best. I got a little bit of time off, rested. Yeah, new start, new me. I'm just looking forward to the season. I'm happy to get back in with the goals, obviously creating chances as well.' The FIFA Club World Cup represents the beginning of the 25/26 season for Manchester City. The tournament also represents the beginning of Phil Foden proving the doubters wrong and returning to his best. His performance against Wydad AC was the ideal beginning to the tournament and season for Foden, and he played with a smile on his face once again. That was great to see, as was the quality of his performance at the Lincoln Financial Field, and it could set him up for the new season based on how he played on Wednesday.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Good steady start' or 'not totally convinced' - fans on CWC opener
We asked for your full-time thoughts after Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Wydad Casablanca in the Club World Cup. Here are some of your comments: Dave: A good steady start. Will get better as the new players settle in and blend with the existing Still not totally convinced that City are back to where they were. Defensively, Vitor Reis looked suspect and up front the team still need to be more clinical. Tijjani Reijnders was quietly impressive Man City made an OK start, though the sending off of Rico Lewis soured things. Erling Haaland did get one shot on goal, Rodri played some minutes but the main threats came from Jeremy Doku, Savinho and Phil New faces playing together in a real match for the first time. The defence didn't have much continuity while the offence seemed to move the ball well and created chances. Reijnders played well, Rayan Cherki will have to get used to the pace and Reis is going to be a great addition to the defence. I didn't really expect much besides the 'get to know you phase', but it was nice to see Rodri and Oscar Bobb getting some Let's face it no-one is really that excited by this competition and the performance was pretty flat. Having said that, it's an opportunity to blood some of the new players so that's all It was an average performance. Nothing too special from the new signings, especially not from Cherki. Foden and Doku were the highlights for sure and at the end of the day a comfortable enough win.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Man City's Phil Foden keen to prove doubters wrong after ‘difficult season'
The star player as Manchester City won a fourth successive Premier League title the season before last, Foden lost his spark amid an underwhelming team performance. But now feeling refreshed after a short break, the 25-year-old shone as City kicked off their challenge at the Club World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Starting off with a win 🙌 🩵 2-0 🔴 #FIFACWC — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 18, 2025 Foden opened the scoring after just two minutes against the Moroccans and then delivered the corner from which Jeremy Doku claimed the second just before the break. For the England international it was an immediate justification of his decision to sit out the recent internationals to prepare for this summer's tournament in the United States. Foden said: 'It was a difficult season. I'm not going to lie, it was not the best. 'But I got a little bit of time off, rested. New start, new me. Just looking forward to the season. 'The hunger inside me is back and I want to prove people wrong.' Having represented England at Euro 2024, Foden says he 'can't remember' the last time he had a significant spell of rest. 'Not a lot of footballers these days get much time off, so it was very important,' he said. The fastest goal in FIFA Club World Cup history from @PhilFoden 😮💨@FIFACWC | June 14 – July 13 | Every Game | Free | | #FIFACWC | #TakeItToTheWorld — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 18, 2025 'I struggled to switch off completely but I just rested with the family, did my own thing and stuff. I needed it.' Foden, playing a deeper role than usual, was instrumental in a side featuring two debutants in Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki. None of the four-strong captaincy group revealed by manager Pep Guardiola on the eve of the match – Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Ruben Dias or Erling Haaland – started, leaving goalkeeper Ederson to wear the armband. Their Moroccan opponents had some bright moments as City as tempered their game in difficult, humid conditions but the Premier League side remained in control. The only blot on their afternoon was the late sending-off of defender Rico Lewis for a sliding challenge in which he caught Samuel Obeng in the face. Foden said: 'It was very good, obviously, to start the tournament off with a win. It was massively important. 'When they had the ball I was playing as a holding midfielder, so it's something I've not been used to but I enjoyed it. I want to be in the middle as much as I can. 'I'm working on things that I can improve but I'm happy to get back in with the goals, and creating chances as well. That's what I want to do. 'We want to try and put last year behind us and get back to how we used to be. The determination is definitely there.'
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Man City's Phil Foden keen to prove doubters wrong after ‘difficult season'
The star player as Manchester City won a fourth successive Premier League title the season before last, Foden lost his spark amid an underwhelming team performance. But now feeling refreshed after a short break, the 25-year-old shone as City kicked off their challenge at the Club World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Starting off with a win 🙌 🩵 2-0 🔴 #FIFACWC — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 18, 2025 Foden opened the scoring after just two minutes against the Moroccans and then delivered the corner from which Jeremy Doku claimed the second just before the break. For the England international it was an immediate justification of his decision to sit out the recent internationals to prepare for this summer's tournament in the United States. Foden said: 'It was a difficult season. I'm not going to lie, it was not the best. 'But I got a little bit of time off, rested. New start, new me. Just looking forward to the season. 'The hunger inside me is back and I want to prove people wrong.' Having represented England at Euro 2024, Foden says he 'can't remember' the last time he had a significant spell of rest. 'Not a lot of footballers these days get much time off, so it was very important,' he said. The fastest goal in FIFA Club World Cup history from @PhilFoden 😮💨@FIFACWC | June 14 – July 13 | Every Game | Free | | #FIFACWC | #TakeItToTheWorld — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 18, 2025 'I struggled to switch off completely but I just rested with the family, did my own thing and stuff. I needed it.' Foden, playing a deeper role than usual, was instrumental in a side featuring two debutants in Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki. None of the four-strong captaincy group revealed by manager Pep Guardiola on the eve of the match – Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Ruben Dias or Erling Haaland – started, leaving goalkeeper Ederson to wear the armband. Their Moroccan opponents had some bright moments as City as tempered their game in difficult, humid conditions but the Premier League side remained in control. The only blot on their afternoon was the late sending-off of defender Rico Lewis for a sliding challenge in which he caught Samuel Obeng in the face. Foden said: 'It was very good, obviously, to start the tournament off with a win. It was massively important. 'When they had the ball I was playing as a holding midfielder, so it's something I've not been used to but I enjoyed it. I want to be in the middle as much as I can. 'I'm working on things that I can improve but I'm happy to get back in with the goals, and creating chances as well. That's what I want to do. 'We want to try and put last year behind us and get back to how we used to be. The determination is definitely there.'
