After his impressive display in Manchester City’s 3-1 triumph over Manchester United, Paul Scholes believes that Phil Foden surpasses Frank Lampard in terms of pure talent as a footballer.
Foden seized control of Sunday’s Manchester derby following Marcus Rashford’s early strike for United, equalizing with a spectacular goal in the second half and then putting City ahead with a precise finish past the outstanding Andre Onana in the 80th minute. Erling Haaland sealed the victory for City in stoppage time.
Meanwhile, Manchester United, currently under scrutiny, lag behind fourth-placed Aston Villa by 11 points in sixth position, facing an uphill battle to secure Champions League qualification for the next season.
Reflecting on Foden’s heroics in the derby on Premier League Productions, United’s Scholes commented: “He’s a more gifted footballer than Frank Lampard, but Lampard was known for scoring goals and clinching league titles for his team from midfield.”
Scholes emphasized the importance of midfielders taking charge of the game and making significant contributions to their team’s success, similar to Lampard’s impact during his career. He noted that Foden is beginning to emulate this style of play, particularly in terms of goal-scoring.
Guardiola, speaking after the match, praised Foden as the best player in the English Premier League at present, highlighting his versatility and maturity on the field, as well as his defensive capabilities and ability to create and score goals from various positions.
