Foden stats embarrass Man Utd as Kyle Walker unveils new City Hero nickname

PEP GUARDIOLA named Phil Foden the “best player in the Premier League” after his Manchester derby heroics.

And one incredible statistic from the Man City hero with two goals put United to shame.

Marcus Rashford’s thirty-yard strike stunned Etihad after eight minutes, but the Red Devils barely threatened Guardiola’s team after that.

Despite this, they were still leading at the break – thanks in large part to Erling Haaland’s “worst miss ever” – but then Foden took center stage.

The 23-year-old England striker curled a stunning shot past André Onana to level the score in the 56th minute.

United remained ready to suppress City, remaining at 1–1 when two of their key players were forced to leave, which their manager Erik ten Hag said cost them.

He shot them ahead with just ten minutes to go when he stormed clear of Casemiro after a one-two with Julian Alvarez.

Haaland then rounded off the scoring in stoppage time to secure Manchester derby bragging rights and the 3-1 victory.

United managed just three shots all match, one of which was on target, while Foden had done that alone THREE TIMES as much as.

After taking his tally to 18 goals in 39 appearances in all competitions this season, it was Foden who deservedly took home the Player of the Match award.

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And his boss Guardiola praised the academy’s abilities as he named him the best player in the Premier League this season.

He said: “Right now he is the best (in the league). To be world class you have to win matches. He wins games.

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“He used to score goals, but now he’s winning games. When you do this, you reach another level as a player.

“He will already be a legendary player because at his age, the games played, the minutes, the goals scored, the titles won and he comes from here and therefore the connection with the fans is incredible.

“He is the player of the season. With all due respect to the great players, no one has been as decisive for us this season as he has been.”

Teammate Kyle Walker added: “We call him ‘The Sniper’ because he loves to shoot. So when he comes in with his left foot you know he has the quality and composure to pick his spot.

“Phil has taken on more responsibility this season.

“We need important players like him who can win games for you.”

The modest match winner promised to simply “keep working hard” after his latest heroics.

Foden said: “My aim is to appear in the big games.

“That’s what I want to do and this season I think I’ve done that. I just have to keep working hard.”