EPL: Phil Foden breaks Messi's record as Man City beat Man United
Manchester City star Phil Foden broke a record held by Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi on Sunday after scoring a hat-trick in his side's 6-3 Premier League win over Manchester United.
A hat trick from Foden and Erling Haaland gave Man City all three points against Man United at the Etihad Stadium.
Foden's second goal just before half-time against Man United took his Man City tally to 50, all of which were scored under manager Pep Guardiola.
The youngest player to reach this total number of goals under Guardiola was Messi.
Foden reached the record aged 22 years and 127 days, while Messi was 22 years and 164 days old when he scored his 50th goal under Guardiola at Barcelona, 37 days older than the international English.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Foden told Sky Sports: "Obviously it's a dream come true to play the derby as a City fan.
“Erling and I have made this connection now, we are reunited. It has been a pleasure to be part of this team.”—
Manchester City star Phil Foden broke a record held by Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi on Sunday after scoring a hat-trick in his side's 6-3 Premier League win over Manchester United.
A hat trick from Foden and Erling Haaland gave Man City all three points against Man United at the Etihad Stadium.
Foden's second goal just before half-time against Man United took his Man City tally to 50, all of which were scored under manager Pep Guardiola.
The youngest player to reach this total number of goals under Guardiola was Messi.
Foden reached the record aged 22 years and 127 days, while Messi was 22 years and 164 days old when he scored his 50th goal under Guardiola at Barcelona, 37 days older than the international English.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Foden told Sky Sports: "Obviously it's a dream come true to play the derby as a City fan.
“Erling and I have made this connection now, we are reunited. It has been a pleasure to be part of this team.”—
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