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Published on 2024-02-06 18:30:00
Manchester City star Phil Foden had a stunning performance on Monday as he scored a hat-trick against Brentford. This feat led to Joleon Lescott making a big prediction about City’s finest ever academy product after the game.
The victory saw City close the gap on Liverpool to just two points after the latter lost to Arsenal on Sunday. Against Brentford, City showed great composure by coming from behind after Neal Maupay opened the scoring.
Foden scored his first goal just before half-time, followed by two more goals in the second half. Alan Smith named him Sky’s player of the match following a stellar performance.
Lescott praised Foden’s incredible performance on City’s post-match coverage of the game on YouTube. He believes he could end up being the most decorated English player of all time.
He said: “When you think about his age and the stats that he is accumulating now, I believe he can go to become the most decorated English player of all time.
“At 23 [if City become champions again this season] it would be a sixth Premier League title for him.
“And with [potential] FA Cups, Champions League, League Cups, he could be one of the greatest if not the greatest.”
Foden, who is now 23, has scored 14 goals across all competitions and provided nine assists. He is having a phenomenal season, surrounded by world-class players that have allowed him to flourish.
At the age of 23, Foden has already won 16 trophies with his boyhood club, including two Community Shields. His £225,000-a-week salary reflects his quality and potential to make a significant impact for years to come.
Lescott’s prediction holds ground considering Foden’s remarkable performance so far and his potential to continue this trajectory. Foden loves the club and has expressed his desire to stay at City for his entire career.
As he continues to work hard, there’s no reason why he can’t be a regular player for the next 10 years. His commitment and talent suggest that he could genuinely become the most decorated English player ever, possibly surpassing Paul Scholes, who won 25 trophies with Manchester United.
Foden’s remarkable performance has already solidified his status as an outstanding English player, and the future certainly looks promising for this young City talent.
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