Manchester City star Phil Foden is said to have impressed Pep Guardiola during a heated exchange between the pair.

Foden, who was not always in the starting lineup for last season's treble winners, will play a major role this term.

The departure of Riyad Mahrez and lack of a replacement in the transfer market puts the focus on Foden.

Per The Telegraph, Guardiola backs Foden to shine this term, having been impressed by his personal growth.

Guardiola lambasted Foden for not taking a free-kick the right way in a Champions League game against FC Porto that year.

Foden then went back at Guardiola, taking exception to how he was being treated.

“Don't ever do that to me again!" Foden said.

“You wouldn't do that to other players."