VIDEO: Foden enjoying his 'most influential' season yet, says Guardiola
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Pep Guardiola said Phil Foden is enjoying his best season at Manchester City after the England international's hat-trick beat Brentford 3-1 on Monday to leave the Premier League's top three separated by just two points.
"I said a few weeks ago that Phil is having is most influential season in the team in terms of goals and assists. This season he’s been so important to us," Guardiola told reporters.
The Spanish manager went on to add: "He reads the game really well. How he plays simple and be more aggressive. Always he has the pleasure to score goals and the threat in the six-yard box, always he’s there. He’s a clever runner and how he runs for the team. He’s an exceptional player."