Graeme Souness believes that Phil Foden is deserving of the Player of the Year award ahead of Martin Odegaard. Foden has displayed increasing influence at the Etihad, delivering stellar performances and surpassing the 20-goal barrier for the first time in his career.

Souness commended Foden for his attitude of continuous improvement in training and noted his calmness under pressure and exceptional striking abilities. Following Manchester City’s recent victory over Manchester United in which Foden scored two goals, manager Pep Guardiola praised Foden, calling him the best player in the Premier League.

Guardiola highlighted Foden’s maturity, understanding of the game, and defensive contributions, emphasizing his belief that winning games is what defines a world-class player. The text also includes an invitation to join a WhatsApp community to receive daily Mirror Football content, special offers, promotions, and partner adverts, along with a link to a privacy notice for those interested in learning more.