Pep Guardiola didn't mince words after Manchester City's 3-1 win over Manchester United, declaring Phil Foden as the Premier League's best player. The rising star's standout performance earned him the Player of the Match title and high praise from the manager after Phil scored 2 amazing goals.
Pep told the BBC’s Match of the Day: "It is the amount of games he is playing. He was always a talented player but now he is more mature and understands more the game, especially defensively."
"He can play middle, right, make moments and cut inside, play in the left, scoring from the left. What can I say? He is the best player in the Premier League right now for the amount of things he does. Unbelievable."
On Foden’s defensive contribution, Guardiola added: "When he scores two goals it gives me more pleasure than the other stuff."
"We don't negotiate over that, the guy who doesn't do that doesn't stay in the team. He loves football, he lives for football. He is a joy and his work ethic is unbelievable."
One moment that really deserves praise was Foden's first solo goal. After a quick move to his left, the Man City player made a shot that left all fans in awe.
This season Phil Foden scored 18 goals and made 10 assists across 40 appearances in all competitions for his club.
