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Alex Brotherton

'Best on the planet' - Man City fans delighted as Phil Foden scoops another award

Manchester City's Phil Foden has won the Premier League Young Player of the Year award for the second consecutive season.

The 21-year-old has enjoyed another successful season for Pep Guardiola's side, matching last season's tally of nine goals and five assists in the Premier League with Sunday's title decider still to play. That return has been achieved in 2,043 minutes of playing time, meaning that Foden has averaged a goal or assist every 146 minutes - that's the best return of any player 21 or under that has played at least 500 minutes.

"There are so many talented young players in the Premier League this season and it is a real honour to win it again," Foden said of his award. "I have been really happy with my performances this season and it has been great to contribute to this team in what will hopefully be another successful year for us all."

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There is no doubt that Foden is a generational talent, although some football fans on social media feel that the likes of Conor Gallagher and Bukayo Saka have enjoyed better seasons.

Here's what City fans on Twitter made of the news.

@CityJoul: Premier League award done, PFA YPOTY next

@OjMcfc: Philip Walter Foden, the best young player on this planet

Despite the praise being sent Foden's way, not all City fans are convinced that he deserved to win the award...

@pep_gardenwala: I believe Saka deserves one

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