Foden: Someone has to come out and create opportunities after De Bruyne leaves the team. I hope to be that person

At 11:30 tomorrow night, in the fifth round of the Premier League, Manchester City will challenge Arsenal away. Before the game, Foden was interviewed by the media, saying that he knew that Arteta's team would bring great challenges, but he and his teammates were ready to go.

◉ About the away challenge to Arsenal

Foden said: "This is a heavyweight game, a very important game. We certainly know how difficult it is to play against Arsenal, and they never make us easy. Like Napoli, their defense is difficult to tear apart, but I hope we can stay patient and seize the opportunity at the right time. It will be a very exciting and worth watching game."

Last season, Foden encountered problems in both physical fitness and form, and the Blue Moon also missed the Premier League championship for the first time in five years. At the beginning of the season, Foden missed the opener away win against Wolves and only made a substitute in a home draw against Tottenham. Later, he missed the game to Brighton due to injury, but then in the victory against Manchester United and Napoli, Foden ushered in an explosion, scoring a goal in the Premier League derby and assisting Haaland to open the first record in the Champions League against Napoli coached by Conte.

◉ The 25-year-old England international said he feels good now and is working to return to his level when he was elected Premier League Player of the Year two years ago.

Folden said: "It's obvious that last year I didn't play as expected, but I think every player will go through a trough, and the key is how you respond. I've always been eager to go back to the team, show myself, and try to get back to my best. I feel like I've improved a lot this year in creativity, and I've proved myself in both games I played. With De Bruyne leaving, there's always someone to come forward to create opportunities, I hope I can be that person, and I've shown that."

Many players played with injuries last season, and Foden said he was also troubled.

Foden said: "This is not an excuse for me to be in poor form, because it is a problem for the entire team. I don't think everyone has met the standards they deserve, but now everyone's mindset is refreshed and with fresh blood, we are ready to go back."