Foden Wins Premier League Player Of The Sesson
Manchester City's Phil Foden has been voted the Premier League's Player of the season.
The 23-year-old has scored 17 goals and provided eight assists in 34 appearances for leaders Manchester City this season.
Foden's triumph means a Manchester City player has won each of the last five Premier League player of the season award.
Foden came out on top in an eight-man shortlist that included Erling Haaland, Ollie Watkins, Virgil Van Dijk, Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Martin Odegaard and Alexander Isak.
After receiving the award, Foden said: "To win this award is an achievement that I am extremely proud of.
"The Premier League is acknowledged as the greatest league in the world, and it is a pleasure to have been nominated with so many other great players who have all enjoyed special seasons for their clubs.
"Overall, I've been very happy with the way I have played this season and really pleased that I have been able to contribute with the goals and assists throughout the season.
"I'd like to thank all of the City staff, coaches and especially my team-mates because without them this wouldn't be possible. And I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted for me as the award means a lot."
