Gary Lineker lavished praise on to Manchester City attacker Phil Foden during his spellbinding display in his side’s 1-0 win against Newcastle United.
Tweeting during the contest, the well-known pundit gave his two cents on Julian Alvarez’s opener and the build-up to the goal.
Gary Lineker lauded Phil Foden, who looked a class apart for Manchester City as they beat Newcastle United on Saturday night.
Gary Lineker raves about Phil Foden as Manchester City beat Newcastle
Branded as ‘world-class’ by Joleon Lescott, the 23-year-old was sublime in a more central role, dismantling the Magpies on the half-turn, creating a boatload of chances while getting an assist as well.
As all eyes were on the Englishman to see how he fills in for Kevin De Bruyne during his injury-stricken absence, he delivered against one of the most frightening teams in the Premier League.
Gary Lineker was certainly mesmerised by Manchester City poster-child Phil Foden during his magisterial outing against Newcastle.
“Superb goal by Alvarez, beautifully manufactured by Phil Foden, who is causing all sorts of mayhem with his brilliance”, he said.
Phil Foden looks set to have the season of his life
While the treble-winner has won trophies galore and been a massive contributor to his boyhood club’s success over the years, the 2023/2024 season could give him a chance to become his side’s protagonist.
Alongside Erling Haaland, of course.
With Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne injured, the Stockporn-born technician was finally handed the chance to occupy a more central role as he ran the show against Newcastle, leaving Gary Lineker and several observers stunned with his showing.
Playing in his natural role while replacing possible the Sky Blues’ greatest ever player, Foden has plenty of responsibility on his shoulders.
Against Newcastle, it certainly looked like Phil Foden is embracing all the pressure of expectations as he put in the complete midfielder’s performance at the Etihad Stadium.
