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PICS: Foden salvages point for Man City at West Ham

October 24, 2020 21:04 IST
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Images from Saturday's matches in the Premier League.

Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates with teammates after scoring the equaliser during the Premier League match against West Ham United

IMAGE: Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates with teammates after scoring the equaliser during the Premier League match against West Ham United at London Stadium on Saturday. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Youngster Phil Foden came off the bench to inject some life into Manchester City and salvage a point in a 1-1 draw at West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

City were abject in the first half despite dominating possession, and in-form West Ham deservedly took the lead through Michail Antonio’s acrobatic volley in the 18th minute.

But Foden, who replaced Sergio Aguero at halftime, prompted a massive improvement for the visitors.

Michail Antonio puts West Ham United ahead during the Premier League match against Manchester City

IMAGE: Michail Antonio puts West Ham United ahead during the Premier League match against Manchester City. Photograph: Justin Tallis - Pool/Getty Images

He equalised in the 51st minute with a sharp near-post finish, and City dominated thereafter but could not find a winner with Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez coming the closest.

West Ham and City both have eight points and sit in 10th and 11th places respectively, although City have a game in hand.

City ended the game with 70% possession but it was hard to make a case that they deserved the three points as their stuttering start to the league season continued.

 

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