Pep Guardiola Snubs Mo Salah & KDB, Names Premier League’s Best Player After Man United Win

• Pep Guardiola has picked the Premier League's best player currently
• The Man City boss made his bold claim after his side beat Man United
• A brace from Phil Foden and a strike from Haaland sealed the victory

Manchester City's Phil Foden is the best player in the Premier League right now, according to renowned Spanish tactician Pep Guardiola.

Guardiola bestowed this accolade upon Foden following the English midfielder's outstanding performance in Sunday's Manchester Derby against United.

Foden's brilliance 'destroys' United

Foden showcased his brilliance by scoring two exceptional goals in the second half, completely altering the course of the game after Marcus Rashford's early opener for the Red Devils.

The 23-year-old's remarkable display not only secured three crucial points for Guardiola's charges but also kept them just one point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

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This sets the stage for an eagerly anticipated top-of-the-table clash next Sunday, which could have significant implications for the title race this season.

Guardiola names EPL's best player

After the game against United, Pep expressed admiration for Phil's current form, highlighting his versatility and consistent performances throughout the campaign as factors that elevate him to the status of the league's 'best' player.

“He can play middle, right, make moments and cut inside, play in the left, scoring from the left. What can I say? He is the best player in the Premier League right now for the amount of things he does. Unbelievable,” Guardiola told the BBC (via Eurosport).

“It is the amount of games he is playing. He was always a talented player, but now, he is more mature and understands the game more, especially defensively. He loves football. He lives for football.

“He is a joy, and his work ethic is unbelievable.”

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Adding to Foden's brace, Erling Haaland capitalised on a mistake by Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat to seal a 3-1 come-from-behind victory over their local rivals at the Etihad.

How good has Foden been?

This season, the English player has netted 18 goals and contributed 10 assists in 40 matches across all competitions for Manchester City, as cited by Transfermarkt.

Foden breaks silence on new celebration

Sports Brief also reported that Phil Foden has disclosed the meaning of his celebration during the Manchester derby.

The English midfielder stole the spotlight as Manchester City orchestrated a comeback to defeat rivals United at the Etihad Stadium.

During the celebration, Foden knelt on the ground before making a gun-like gesture with his hands. The City Academy product introduced the celebration last month and clarified its meaning.