Enzo Maresca’s side continued their perfect start to the Premier League season with an edgy win over newly promoted Ipswich.
Foden, who has seriously struggled for form in recent months, was among the scorers, bagging his first goal for the club since December 2025.
The Englishman had started the current campaign strongly before being handed a three-match ban after a red card in the Manchester derby.
His return to the side paid off, with Foden opening the scoring to set City on their way to a seventh league win of the season.
"Definitely due one, missed quite a few big chances this season. It's been eating me alive, so good to score today but most important thing is to get three points and be in a good position in the league," he told BBC Sport's Match of the Day.
"He's (Maresca) settled in really well, the lads are buying into what he wants to do. There are a lot of things to improve still, and today is a good example of that; we can do a lot better. Hopefully we can keep improving and keep getting strong.
"We have to give Ipswich a lot of respect; they played a brilliant game. Good on the ball, aggressive and made it difficult. It's not always going to be pretty; it's just about getting the result. And we did that today, so I'm really happy."
Man City are next in action against Aston Villa on Saturday, October 24th.