Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, scorers against Bournemouth. IAN WALTON / REUTERS
Both 22 years old, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden are already leaving their mark on Manchester City.
History is written with youth in the North of England. This Saturday, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, both born in 2000, leave their mark on the history of Manchester City.
Against Bournemouth, the Cyborg struck again. Erling Haaland, criticized for his lack of application in the current game of Manchester City but supported by his coach Pep Guardiola, has once again found his way to the nets in the Premier League. For the 27th time of the season, in 25 days.
Six goals in nine league games this calendar year. With his 27 goals scored in the Premier League, the Norwegian striker has already become Manchester City’s top scorer in a league season. And there are 13 days left!
Phil Foden, born on May 28, 2000, two months before his Norwegian teammate, has for his part reached the bar of 200 official matches with his training club. At 22, he is one of the few products of the club’s training, he who arrived at the SkyBlues at the age of nine. 200 pro games and impressive statistics: 55 goals and 38 assists.
The English left-hander has already forged an important record: eleven titles, including four English championships. Add to that 22 caps and three goals with the Three Lions for the winner of the U17 World Cup in 2017. The young Citizen, double scorer in the final against Spain, was also voted best player in the competition. .
Like Erling Haaland, Phil Foden also scored against Bournemouth in City’s big win (4-1). The Northern England club are still in contention for the title, two points behind Arsenal.
