Phil Foden was all smiles after his masterclass performance helped Manchester City secure a crucial 3-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace, narrowing the gap to league leaders Arsenal to just two points. The English midfielder delivered two stunning assists, further cementing his status as one of the league's most creative forces.

Foden reached a remarkable milestone of 100 Premier League goal involvements in style, setting up Antoine Semenyo with a clever backheel to open the scoring. He then turned provider again before halftime, redirecting Josko Gvardiol's pass to Omar Marmoush, who blasted home City's second. Savinho added a late third to seal a comfortable victory at the Etihad Stadium.

Making his first league start since March, Foden was named Player of the Match and couldn't hide his joy. "Massively important at this stage of the season," he said. "Some fresh lads coming in, Josko as well, first game back in a long time. We were all excited to play. It was a must-win game, and I'm really happy."

Reflecting on his first assist, Foden explained his decision-making: "I checked a few times before receiving the ball and saw Ant make good movement. Sometimes it doesn't come off, but the risk is worth trying. Very delighted that it came off and that we scored from it."

The victory marked City's ninth 3-0 win in the Premier League this season, keeping them firmly in the title race with two games remaining. Foden emphasized the team's focus: "We're purely focused on our own games. We'll do everything possible to fight until the very end for Premier League glory."

With momentum building and key players returning to form, City fans have every reason to believe the title race is far from over.