Young guns eye key roles for Man City and Liverpool Phil Foden has hit peak form just in time to lead Manchester City’s charge towards a second successive treble, underlined by his brilliant goal in Tuesday’s 3-3 Champions League quarter-final first-leg draw at Real Madrid. The 23-year-old England forward, who also scored a hat-trick against Aston Villa last week, said: “I seem to be in good scoring form this year. When you’re scoring, your confidence is really high. “I always believe I’m going to get a chance and hopefully I can put them away.” Foden’s impact could have echoes at Anfield, where Harvey Elliott believes he could emulate the City star’s influence on the title race if he were given a more prominent role in Liverpool’s plans. The 21-year-old midfielder has largely been used as an substitute by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp in the team’s biggest games this season. “I want to be the player walking out, rather than coming on,” Elliott said. “I’m not a kid any more, I’m a man. I need to take responsibilities into my own hands. If that means knocking on the gaffer’s door, it’s going to have to happen.” Everton ‘won’t waste energy’ over points deduction Everton were plunged deeper into the relegation mire after being hit with a two-point deduction this week but their young defender Jarrad Branthwaite is adamant they will not be affected by that damaging blow. The Toffees’ latest punishment for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules came after they lost six points, reduced from 10 on appeal, for similar offences earlier this season. Sean Dyche’s side are now just two points above the relegation zone as they look to avoid slipping into the second tier, where they last played in 1954. Everton, who visit Chelsea on Monday, remain confident they will beat the drop. Branthwaite said: “We can only put in performances on the pitch and try to rectify that by winning games from now until the end of the season to keep us safe. “If you sit and dwell on it there’s no point just wasting energy.” * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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