The World Cup winner curled a shot into the top corner after 31 minutes to seal all three points during a tight encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
Yet the hosts, despite making just two changes following their draining European Super Cup venture in Athens in midweek, were too strong and successfully nullified Eddie Howe’s side.
Newcastle fought to the end but it ultimately proved a frustrating night for the visitors, who had five players booked. Foden grew into the game and was a lively presence, having stepped into the playmaking void left by long-term injury victim Kevin De Bruyne.
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