Phil Foden was savaged after he won the Premier League Player of the Season award as some think he was "not even the best player" at Manchester City.
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Foden named Premier League's Player of the SeasonBeat Rice & Haaland to the top prizeFans remain divisive over his winWHAT HAPPENED?
The 23-year-old forward emerged triumphant ahead of the likes of superstars like Erling Haaland, Arsenal duo Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, and Chelsea's Cole Palmer after a sensational campaign which could potentially see him crowned as the Premier League and FA Cup champion. Although the Cityzens were buzzing after the announcement a few others raised their eyebrows as they felt other candidates like Rodri and Palmer were more deserving.
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An X user wrote: "He’s not even the best player at Man City this season."
An Arsenal fan wrote: "Such a shame. The player who deserves it the most is Rodri and he wasn’t even nominated".
However, a City fan @CITYInszhagii backed Foden and wrote: "This is just the beginning, well deserved.💙"
He was seconded by @_Kwabena_Kodua: "Well deserved Congratulations to him I was hearing names like Cole Palmer 😂😂😂."
On the contrary, a Chelsea fan @CFCFico thinks Palmer was "robbed."
WHAT FODEN SAID
Foden was elated to be recognised as the best in the Premier League and wrote: "To win this award is an achievement that I am extremely proud of. The Premier League is acknowledged as the greatest league in the world, and it is a pleasure to have been nominated with so many other great players who have all enjoyed special seasons for their clubs. Overall, I’ve been very happy with the way I have played this season and really pleased that I have been able to contribute with the goals and assists throughout the season. I’d like to thank all of the City staff, coaches and especially my teammates because without them this wouldn’t be possible. And I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted for me as the award means a lot.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The versatile winger notched up his best figures at City this season with 25 goals and 11 assists across competitions. Foden could potentially add more to his ever-increasing tally with two more games left in the campaign.
