He must be a serious contender — Man City boss Guardiola on Player of the Year award

He must be a serious contender — Man City boss Guardiola on Player of the Year award

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 15:29 - 06.04.2024

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has given his thoughts on the PFA Player of the Year award.

Pep Guardiola has declared that Phil Foden is a "serious contender" for the Premier League Player of the Year accolade.

Foden showcased his prowess by netting a hat-trick during City's 4-1 triumph over Aston Villa at the Etihad earlier in the week.

Phil Foden scored a wonder-goal against Manchester United | Imago

These goals elevated his tally for the season to 21 across all competitions.

Foden has now etched his name alongside the Premier League's elite, boasting three hat-tricks to his name, same as Cristiano Ronaldo, and Didier Drogba.

Guardiola backs Foden to win PFA award

“I think Foden can be a serious contender for PL Player of the Season.“Many, many players have played really good this season. But I think he can be a contender, for sure; for the numbers, consistency, level of his game,” Guardiola said.

Foden was rested on Saturday afternoon as City defeated Crystal Palace 4-2 at Selhurst Park.

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