Pep Guardiola: Phil Foden Deserves To Be The Best Player Of The Premier League

Phil Foden deserves the Premier League Player of the Year (Instagram/@mancity) title.

JAKARTA - Manchester City succeeded in embarrassing city rivals, Manchester United, in the match week 27 of the 2023/2024 Premier League. Appearing at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, March 3, 2024, City won 3-1.

Phil Foden became the hero of The Citizens' victory. He scored twice to turn things around.

Foden's slick appearance made Pep Guardiola release praise. He didn't even hesitate to call the 23-year-old player worthy of the Premier League Player of the Year this season.

Not only this once, Foden has played an important role for City, but also throughout this season.

In addition to his contribution, Foden is also increasingly loved because he is a native fostered product of Manchester City.

"Right now, he is the best (in the league). To be world class, you have to win the game. He won the game."

"He always scores goals, but now he wins the game. When you do this, you reach another level as a player."

"He's already a legendary player because at his age, played games, playing minutes, scored goals, titles, and he comes from here (the Manchester City academic). That's why relationships with fans are so extraordinary."

"He is the best player of the season. With all due respect to the amazing players, no one has been so decisive to us other than him this season," Pep Guardiola said as reported by The Sun.

Phil Foden stole the show as Manchester City silenced Manchester United.

He successfully converted Rodri's pass to equalize 1-1 after City trailed 0-1 in the first half through Marcus Rashford's goal (8').

The 23-year-old then put The Citizens ahead 2-1 in the 80th minute after playing one-two with Julian Alvarez.

An additional two goals in the match versus United made Foden now score 18 goals in 39 appearances with City in all competitions.