Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden played pivotal roles in Manchester City’s latest match. De Bruyne scored with a diving header, and Foden added a heavily deflected free-kick to secure a 2-0 victory. Foden, a 23-year-old attacking midfielder, is having an exceptional goalscoring season with 24 goals and 10 assists in 48 games across all competitions. His performance has led to suggestions that he should be named the Premier League’s player of the year.

Pep Guardiola, City’s manager, praised Foden’s influence in the final third and expressed delight in his performance. He also mentioned Foden’s desire to win the Premier League title. De Bruyne echoed Guardiola’s sentiments and predicted a future shift for Foden from the flanks to the center of the pitch. Both players commended Foden’s consistent contributions and noted his continuous improvement over the years.

The match also marked notable milestones for the players. It was De Bruyne’s 68th goal in 255 Premier League appearances, his first-ever header goal. Similarly, Kyle Walker provided two assists in the same game for the first time in his 390th Premier League match. As a side note, there’s an invitation to join a new WhatsApp community for Mirror Football content, with special offers and promotions for members.