MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2024 in Manchester, England.

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Phil Foden got the title celebrations started early after opening the scoring in Sunday's 3-1 win over West Ham United.

The English midfielder gave City a 1-0 lead inside the opening two minutes after unleashing a powerful shot from outside the box that zipped into the top corner.

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PHIL FODEN, WHAT A STRIKE! 🤯

IT COULD BE THE TITLE-WINNING GOAL FOR MANCHESTER CITY. pic.twitter.com/zlbc0dV7tR
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Phil Foden SCORES!!

⚽ 1-0 Manchester City vs West Ham United

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Foden scored again in the 18th minute to make it 2-0 for City and bring his season tally to a career-high 19 goals.

West Ham cut the deficit in half before the break thanks to Mohammed Kudus' impressive bicycle kick, but Rodri scored in the 59th minute to restore the two-goal lead.

Sunday's win sealed Manchester City's fourth consecutive Premier League title.