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'Not even the best player at Man City' - Phil Foden savaged by some sections of social media as Premier League Player of the Season win proves divisive

The 23-year-old forward <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/phil-foden-premier-league-man-city-erling-haaland-declan-rice-2023-24-player-of-the-season-award/blt79b97a9392150e05#csd10b8200bc2499dd" target="_blank">emerged triumphant</a> ahead of the likes of superstars like Erling Haaland, Arsenal duo Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, and Chelsea's Cole Palmer after a sensational campaign which could potentially see him crowned as the Premier League and FA Cup champion. Although the Cityzens were buzzing after the announcement a few others raised their eyebrows as they felt other candidates like <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cole-palmer-premier-league-young-player-of-the-season-chelsea/blt4597298345c786bc" target="_blank">Rodri and Palmer were more deserving.</a>

WHAT HAPPENED?

An X user wrote: "He’s not even the best player at Man City this season."An Arsenal fan wrote: "Such a shame. The player who deserves it the most is Rodri and he wasn’t even nominated".However, a City fan @CITYInszhagii backed Foden and wrote: "This is just the beginning, well deserved.💙"He was seconded by @_Kwabena_Kodua: "Well deserved Congratulations to him I was hearing names like Cole Palmer 😂😂😂."On the contrary, a Chelsea fan @CFCFico thinks Palmer was "robbed."<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Like this tweet if you think Palmer has been robbed🤦🏽‍♂️ <a href="https://t.co/hXpPGhgbVj">pic.twitter.com/hXpPGhgbVj</a>— Fico (@CFCFico) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFCFico/status/1791771351306387684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

Foden was elated to be recognised as the best in the Premier League and wrote: "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 teammates 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.”

WHAT FODEN SAID

The versatile winger notched up his best figures at City this season with 25 goals and 11 assists across competitions. Foden could potentially add more to his ever-increasing tally with two more games left in the campaign.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Foden would love to finish the campaign with a flourish as a victory against West Ham would lead his side to a record fourth successive Premier League crown. Whereas, a derby win against Manchester United at Wembley on May 25 will see them lift the FA Cup trophy for the second consecutive season.

WHAT NEXT FOR FODEN?

'Not even the best player at Man City' - Phil Foden savaged by some sections of social media as Premier League Player of the Season win proves divisive | Goal.com United Arab Emirates

Phil Foden was savaged after he won the Premier League Player of the Season award as some think he was &quot;not even the best player&quot; at Manchester City.

&apos;Not even the best player at Man City&apos; - Phil Foden savaged by some sections of social media as Premier League Player of the Season win proves divisive