Phil Foden, the Manchester City player, expressed his happiness with the level the team is showing this season, noting that the mental state and harmony within the group have clearly improved compared to last season.

Foden said after the 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund: "I'm enjoying it a lot, I just need to play with a smile on my face, and that's what I'm doing. Last season was tough, not just for me but for everyone. This season we have a new team spirit, and everyone can see it. Dortmund is a big team and caused us some problems, but we stuck to the plan and managed to secure the win with our attacking quality."

Regarding the difference between the current season and the last one: "When you go through a tough period, you learn a lot. We have great leaders in the team, and we always talk about how to get back on the right track. The new signings have also brought more hunger and spirit to the group. It was about returning to the version of the team that we know, and now we are seeing glimpses of that."

Regarding the pursuit of competitors in the league and the Champions League: "It's definitely easier to be at the top, but if you're not, you have to find different ways to win. This season, the defense is more organized, especially in big matches like the away game against Arsenal. Last season, we would have conceded more goals. When things don't go as we want, we stay united as a team and achieve what is necessary."

Regarding his first goal: "I was surprised by the amount of space I had. I found myself in the right place at the right time, lifted my head, and tried to use the defenders as cover to direct the ball around them so the goalkeeper wouldn't see it."

Regarding his second goal: "Once again, I was moving between the lines and checking my surroundings. As soon as I received the ball on my back foot, I was looking for space. I had already scanned the area and knew what I was going to do before the ball reached me because I was aware of the defenders' positions. I love this kind of touch followed by a quick shot."

He concluded regarding whether some are underestimating Manchester City this season: "I don't know. And if there are those who do, they don't concern us. We are focused on ourselves and continue to collect points. As I said, the collective spirit makes the difference."