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City’s boy wonder seized the moment to cap off his incredible season

Originally posted on Esteemed Kompany | By Adam Marrett | Last updated 5/20/24

Manchester City’s boy wonder Phil Foden seized the moment yesterday to help Manchester City create history against West Ham at the Etihad Stadium yesterday. Foden’s brace was pivotal in his team’s crucial 3-1 win, which saw them create history and become the first side in Premier League history to win four consecutive Premier League titles.

City’s boy wonder was named the Premier League Player of the Season earlier this week. He added the honour alongside the FWA Men’s Footballer of the Year award, which had shown just how far Foden has developed this season. He has become Manchester City’s main man this season. Yesterday’s game was the ideal occasion for Foden to show why he won the prestigious awards. He did just that yesterday with a stunning display on the biggest occasion.

Heading into yesterday’s game, the nerves were apparent. Manchester City was within one win of creating history. Ghosts of final days past were in the back of Manchester City’s fans’ minds as yesterday’s game kicked off. City’s boy wonder gave the world champions the ideal start in the second minute. His stunning goal kicked off the party, and it showed all that is great about Foden’s game. Foden’s first touch created space. His finish was sublime. The goal was outstanding. It set City on their way to create history.

An unbelievable start from @PhilFoden! pic.twitter.com/MmaZhEGVJt

— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 19, 2024

He would add another in the 18th minute as he ghosted into the box to finish a flowing Manchester City move. His ability to arrive late in the box is one of Foden’s key attributes. From that moment on, his overall display was that of the best player in the Premier League. On the biggest day of the season, City’s boy wonder was at his best. It was a virtuoso performance from Foden as he helped guide his team to a crucial win.

The ability to seize the moment on the biggest occasions separates the good from the great players. Yesterday, at the Etihad Stadium, Phil Foden showed he has risen to become a great player this season. While he has won the individual accolades, his development has been one of the highlights of Manchester City’s season. When the moment arrived yesterday, Phil Foden seized it. That’s what great players do, and now City’s boy wonder has risen to that level this season.

This article first appeared on Esteemed Kompany and was syndicated with permission.

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