Premier League leaders Manchester City put paid to deffending champions Liverpool\u2019s hopes of recovery with a decisive 4-1 thumping as Phil Foden spearheaded the attack and added to his burgeoning reputation on Sunday with a virtuoso display of skills and football savvy.<\/p>\n
Foden brilliantly set up both of teammate Ilkay Gundogan’s goals in the second half before completing the rout with a thunderous strike of his own to bundle out the title holders.<\/p>\n
Speaking post-match, Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness hailed the 20-year-old as the ‘best’ English midfielder at present \u2013 placing him ahead of Chelsea\u2019s Mason Mount, Aston Villa\u2019s Jack Grealish and Leicester City\u2019s James Maddison.<\/p>\n
‘You see this young fella, England have some top class midfielders coming through but he’s [Foden] at the top of the tree. Maddison, Grealish, Mount, I think he’s arguably the best.<\/p>\n
‘It’s very easy to look at the final shot but the initial take is all in one movement. He’s moving the ball so cutely.<\/p>\n
‘That young man is silky, he’s courageous, sees the picture, he’s quick. There’s so much to enjoy about this young man.’<\/p>\n
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