Phil Foden surpasses David Silva at Manchester City after two goals v Manchester United

Redaction Simon Brett with Tom Procter
Published on 2024-03-04 11:45:00

Manchester City secured a 3-1 victory over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium, with Phil Foden shining as the star of the show. Foden’s brace in the second half helped City come back from a goal down after Marcus Rashford’s early strike. The young talent, who has been a consistent performer throughout the season, has earned high praise from manager Pep Guardiola, who labeled him as the player of the season so far.

Foden’s double against United took his goal tally for the season to 18 across all competitions, marking his best scoring season yet. In a special achievement, Foden surpassed Manchester City legend David Silva’s goal-scoring record with his stellar performance against United. Foden’s first goal in the match leveled him with Silva on 77 goals, but his second goal propelled him past the Spanish maestro.

At just 23 years old, Foden has now entered the top 10 Manchester City scorers of all time, a remarkable feat considering his age. The young talent had idolized Silva during his years coming up through City’s youth ranks, training and playing alongside the Spanish maestro. Foden’s success in surpassing Silva in the goal-scoring charts is a testament to his hard work and dedication.

For Foden, who Guardiola believes will be a legendary player, going beyond his idol in the goal-scoring ranks must hold special significance. Likewise, Silva, who mentored Foden during his early years at City, can take pride in seeing his protégé surpass him in goals scored. The mutual respect and admiration between Foden and Silva add an emotional layer to Foden’s achievement.

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