Manchester City enjoyed a 5-2 win over Southampton on Wednesday and Phil Foden was one of many players praised by supporters for his performance at the Etihad Stadium. The 20-year-old aged two assists on the night and nearly scored for his troubles but for a good save from Alex McCarthy.
Foden’s first assist came minutes before the hour mark and saw him pick out Riyad Mahrez from the right-wing who evaded challenges and fired home inside the box. His second assist was minutes later and saw him collect the ball from Kyle Walker and lay the ball on for Kevin De Bruyne to get into the box and finishd past McCarthy.
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Phil Foden is supremely talented my Gosh 🙆🏾♂️🙆🏾♂️🙆🏾♂️
— my name means 'hear us' (@C_Veh_) March 10, 2021
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Mahrez was amazing yesterday vs Southampton, KDB bounced back. Foden is so good man, he didn't dive when he easily could've , he plays the right way.
— SOTL (@FuttyFan) March 11, 2021
Once again, Foden is a baller🚀🐐💥
— Adeolu, DhP (@Atis_TM) March 10, 2021
Phil Foden was amazing tonight
— Peadar (@paddrr_) March 10, 2021
https://twitter.com/Chiv1984/status/1369744767563743232?s=20
Foden is a class player!!
— tony clark (@TonyTCClark) March 10, 2021
I already knew it but, Phil Foden is different class. What a player he is, and going to become 🤤
— Steve-o (@steveosfc) March 10, 2021
Against Southampton, Foden played for 90 minutes, had 59 touches, completed 86.1% of his 36 passes, created three chances, had four shots with 75% hitting the target, whipped in one cross, made one tackle, had four successful dribbles and won one freekick (WhoScored).
The England international has made 35 appearances in all competitions, scoring 11 goals and supplying eight assists (Transfermarkt). He’s had a hand in five goals in his last six Premier League games and should start in City’s next game as reward for Wednesday’s performance.
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