Foden was on target and also provided an assist in our weekend 3-0 triumph at the Etihad as he continues his rich vein of form.
The 25-year-old has scored five goals in the last three games, braces in wins over Leeds and Fulham allied to his sumptuous header that completed the scoring against the Black Cats.
That tally means he’s the Premier League top scorer since that Leeds victory as well as having the joint most shots with 11 and most shots on target with six.
In that same period, Foden is one of just two players to score, assist, have five shots or more and create five chances or more in the Premier League alongside Bukayo Saka.
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He’s also forced his way back into Thomas Tuchel’s plans for World Cup 2026 after playing in November’s World Cup qualifying wins over Serbia and Albania.
Playmaker Foden had not been selected in the past three England squads before that, with his last international appearance in March against Latvia.
Guardiola cannot be happier with the performances of late of the silky-smooth star who has been clicking through the gears.
“Phil is incredible,” said the boss.
“He is scoring a lot of goals. He came to me after the game and said he didn’t feel well today and look what happened how he runs, in behind, regain the ball.
“When he is in this momentum and this mood, he is a gift and a diamond. He is top.”
Watch the manager’s post-match press conference above.
