After defeating Manchester United in Sunday’s derby, the Manchester City manager didn’t need an invitation to declare Phil Foden the finest player in the Premier League. City’s 3-1 victory increased Liverpool’s title pressure ahead of their match at Anfield the following weekend.
After defeating Manchester United in Sunday’s derby, the Manchester City manager didn’t need an invitation to declare Phil Foden the finest player in the Premier League. City’s 3-1 victory increased Liverpool’s title pressure ahead of their match at Anfield the following weekend.
In Sunday’s Manchester derby, his double finally swung the score in City’s favor; a week prior, at Bournemouth, his lone goal was sufficient to win. Last month, Foden scored three goals in a row at Brentford to help City overcome a 1-0 deficit and maintain pressure on leaders Liverpool. Two days later, at Everton, Foden’s goal ignited yet another comeback as City triumphed by the same score. Foden has tallied ten assists so far this season.
His unreserved work ethic off the ball served as the foundation for his derby-winning performance. This was never shown more clearly than in the 89th minute, when, with City ahead 2-1, he ran back 50 yards to take Antony’s position. Both his manager and the audience applauded him for his passion and determination.
His derby-winning performance was supported by an unrelenting work ethic off the ball, never more so than in the 89th minute when, with City ahead 2-1, he ran back 50 yards to take Antony’s position, his manager and the fans applauding his hunger and drive.
