‘On fire’… Alan Smith says ‘incredible’ Man City player is in top form right now 

Redaction Simon Brett with James Thompson
Published on 2024-03-08 14:30:00

Former Arsenal and Leicester City striker Alan Smith has labeled Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden as the most entertaining player in the Premier League at the moment. Throughout his career as a commentator and pundit, Smith has observed numerous top-flight stars, but Foden’s recent performances have truly caught his eye.

In a recent Q&A session on Reddit, Smith expressed his admiration for Foden’s form, stating, “Foden is on fire. Just hope England can harness that incredible talent.” This season, the 23-year-old Englishman has scored 18 goals and provided 10 assists in 40 appearances across all competitions, with 27 Premier League games accounting for 11 goals and seven assists.

Foden’s standout performance came in City’s 3-1 victory over Manchester United, where he scored two goals and displayed top-class skills. Analyzing his stats, Foden has accumulated the second-highest number of shot-creating actions (110) and goal-creating actions (14) within the City squad in his 27 league outings. Additionally, he leads the team in passes into the penalty area (49) and carries into the final third of the pitch (70).

With an impressive season rating of 7.45/10 from WhoScored, Foden is second only to Rodri (7.59/10) in terms of performance at City. Should he maintain his current form until the end of the season, Foden could play a pivotal role in helping City secure silverware and build on their previous success.

Smith’s praise for Foden underscores the midfielder’s impact on the pitch and his potential to become a key player for both City and the England national team. As Foden continues to shine, fans can look forward to more entertaining displays from one of the brightest talents in English football.

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