Man City star Phil Foden opened up on his desire to become 'one of the best players in the Premier League this season' in an interview with Mail Sport before being crowned as FWA Footballer of the Year this week. The England international has been one of the most eye-catching and prolific players in the Premier League this season after smashing in 16 goals for Pep Guardiola's men and also providing seven assists. His vital goals and scintellating displays have been integral to helping City push for a fourth-straight Premier League title as they battle Arsenal and Liverpool for the crown - and they have been rewarded with one of the most prestigious honours for a player in English football....read
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A shock Man United star, Ross Barkley and an Aston Villa midfielder among the surprise names to be voted for in this year's FWA Footballer of the Year... as Man City's Phil Foden picks up the award
Following a terrific campaign Phil Foden became the first Englishman since Jordan Henderson in 2020 to win the award, earning 42 per cent of the overall vote .
Declan Rice is named in both Chris Sutton and Ian Ladyman's top five players of the Premier League season on It's All Kicking Off! after his stellar debut season at Arsenal... but who else makes their lists?
The English top-flight season is almost at its end and with things heating up at both ends of the table, Chris Sutton and Ian Ladyman named their top five Premier League players of the campaign.
Revealed: The top six stars in the FWA Footballer of the Year voting as Phil Foden is crowned the winner - with just TWO foreign players included
Foden, 23, has enjoyed his best season to date amid City's push for an astonishing fourth successive Premier League title, emerging Pep Guardiola's most important player with 24 goals.
Mauricio Pochettino admits he 'needs to have time' to turn things around at Chelsea... as Gary Neville says it would be madness to sack him after statement win over Spurs
Pochettino suggested he would need more time to make Chelsea a consistent force in the Premier League after a 2-0 win over Tottenham, but realises remaining at the club is 'not my decision'.
Three more Premier League teams are in talks to play preseason mini tour in the USA joining seven other clubs in the summer of soccer Stateside
Crystal Palace, West Ham, and Wolverhampton Wanderers are in talks to play a preseason mini tour in America, joining seven other Premier League clubs to play games this summer in the US.
Thierry Henry sparks Newmarket fever as Arsenal legend set to join NBA great Tony Parker and cheer on French filly Ramatuelle in the 1000 Guineas
One is the NBA legend who is on a mission to spread the word of racing; the other is a true footballing great, every inch a thoroughbred.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis' Olympiacos stand in the way of Aston Villa's European dream... the Greek side have their own Europa League winning coach and will count on an on-loan Wolves outcast in attack
Evangelos Marinakis will take a brief break from Nottingham Forest's relegation battle with Olympiacos currently enjoying their best European run of his ownership.
The 36 clubs expected to play in the Champions League next season after Premier League's hopes of securing a fifth spot in revamped format were ended… with two clubs set to make their debut
In what is the biggest revamp since it was rebranded from the European Cup in 1992, the number of teams taking part in the Champions League will be increased.
Arsenal legend's 'Invincibles' cash grab: How one of their former stars snapped up the trademark to their greatest-ever season from under the club's nose
EXCLUSIVE BY ISAAN KHAN: The Arsenal star began the process in late 2020, which was rubber-stamped two years later - and has cost him up to £30,000.
Chelsea 'plot surprise move for former Arsenal star' as the Blues bid to strengthen Mauricio Pochettino's £1billion squad this summer... and he could be available for less than £10m
There have been many instances of players transferring directly between the London rivals, such as when Kai Havertz joined Arsenal from the Blues last year.
Cole Palmer and Son Heung-min are automatic starters while Nicolas Jackson breaks into our combined XI for Chelsea vs Tottenham... but why do SEVEN Spurs stars get the nod ahead of London clash?
Mauricio Pochettino faces such an injury crisis that his team has practically been picked for him. Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou will need to wrestle his players from a stupor.
Former Arsenal wonderkid 'attempted to force tenants out by peering through living room blinds and moving in with his family' - as he is accused in court of making their lives 'hell'
McGregor, who moved into the home with her mum, Fay, revealed the former Arsenal wonderkid, who was present in court, had made her life 'hell'.
Jimmy Rimmer believed the 1982 European Cup final would be his finest hour, but unknown Nigel Spink instead went down in folklore - as both men recall that night to MATT BARLOW
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT BARLOW: 'I could've stayed on,' Rimmer remembers. 'We'd worked hard to get there and we wanted to win. I cried in the dressing room.'
Premier League clubs' hopes of securing a fifth Champions League spot for next season are OVER after Dortmund's win over PSG... and Germany could end up with SIX teams in the competition
England's faint hopes of securing a fifth Champions League spot were ended by Dortmund's win over PSG.
Liverpool 4-3 Chelsea: Emma Hayes' hopes of fairytale ending dealt huge blow as Gemma Bonner scores injury time winner to leave Man City in the box seat in WSL title race
KATHRYN BATTE AT PRENTON PARK: Emma Hayes conceded the Women's Super League title race is all but over after her Chelsea team were defeated by Liverpool last night.
Heartbreaking family photos show Hainault sword attack victim, 14, dressed up as Spiderman and smiling next to his science teacher mother - as family say death of their 'wonderful child' has left a 'gaping wound'
Daniel Anjorin, a 14-year-old schoolboy who is one of three children from a respected churchgoing Nigerian family, was mortally wounded as he left his home in Laing Close to go to school.
How Arsenal united their fanbase using Shakira and free beer to turn the 'Highbury Library' into a cauldron conjuring title dreams
EXCLUSIVE BY ISAAN KHAN: The Gunners have exceeded expectation to the point in which silverware in this campaign is a demand, not a want.
Ange Postecoglou is confident Spurs do NOT have set-piece issues despite shipping two more goals from corners in Sunday's defeat to Arsenal
Ange Postecoglou does not believe Tottenham have a set-piece issue. Spurs lost 3-2 at home to Arsenal on Sunday and two of the goals conceded were from corners
Unai Emery claims the Premier League's level has damaged English clubs' European ambitions... as lone survivors Aston Villa bid for Europa Conference League glory
Villa face Olympiacos in the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League after they were the only English club to make it past the quarter-finals.
Pictured: Schoolboy Daniel Anjorin, 14, killed in Hainault sword attack - as friend pays tribute to football-loving Arsenal supporter who made people 'smile when he walked into the room'
Daniel went to the £24,990-a-year Bancroft's school in Woodford Green -where Nottingham stabbing victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar, 19, was also a pupil.
Chelsea set to be without a season-high 14 PLAYERS for Tottenham clash... as Mauricio Pochettino tries to explain crippling injury crisis that has put two more stars on the shelf
Chelsea have the chance to take a big step towards securing European football for next season on Thursday while Tottenham want to get their top-four push back on track after losing to Arsenal.
Tottenham pair Timo Werner and Ben Davies will miss the rest of the season with hamstring and calf injuries - leaving Ange Postecoglou with a selection headache
MATT BARLOW: Tottenham pair Timo Werner (left) and Ben Davies (right) will miss the rest of the season after suffering injuries in a blow to Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou (inset).
American TV giant NBC wants two opening day Premier League games played in the US as price of mammoth £2bn TV deal - sparking backlash among fans after 39th game debacle 17 years ago
TV executives and big-name agents in the US are publicly lobbying for 'Manchester United vs Chelsea in New York' as part of a new push to move matches Stateside.
Arsenal will 'listen to offers for Gabriel Jesus this summer' as doubts emerge over the Brazilian striker's long-term fitness
Arsenal will consider selling Gabriel Jesus in the summer if a suitable offer arrives for the Brazilian striker who has been hampered by injuries since moving to the Emirates two-years ago.
Piers Morgan names two current stars in his greatest Arsenal XI of all time... after legend George Graham revealed his Gunners team to Mail Sport
Piers Morgan has named two current Arsenal players in his greatest Gunners XI of all time, in response to George Graham's team the legend named to Mail Sport.
Premier League manager ratings: Erik Ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino are under pressure but four earn top marks... so, how does you club boss grade and have they done well enough to continue next season?
With just a handful of games left of the campaign for Premier League clubs, some thoughts would have already turned to next season. But which managers should stay?
Inside Mesut Ozil's life after retirement as the ex-Arsenal star showcases a DRAMATIC body transformation, can't get enough of family time and reveals his 'newest favourite hobby'
Ex-Arsenal star Ozil called time on a glittering career more then a year ago, opting to immediately hang up his boots part way through the season.
Declan Rice reveals the main reason why he snubbed Man City to join Arsenal... as the Gunners' £105m midfielder opens up on what it's like to play against Rodri
The two clubs had been in a tug of war to sign the much revered West Ham and England star in July, with Mail Sport reporting that City ultimately pulled out of the race to land the midfielder.
Arsenal 'offer Jorginho new contract and he is expected to sign it' - with veteran midfielder's current deal expiring in June
Arsenal want to reward Jorginho for his importance and have offered him fresh terms, which he is expected to agree to. He signed his existing contract in January 2023.
Jens Lehmann reveals why he thinks Arsenal WON'T win the Premier League... as the former Gunners Invincible questions Mikel Arteta's decision to replace Aaron Ramsdale with David Raya
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY AADAM PATEL: Arteta decided to bring in David Raya (pictured), who was signed on loan from Brentford and he has since played in every Premier League game bar two.
The WAGs behind Arsenal's success: Partners of Bukayo Saka, Ben White and Martin Odegaard are playing key role in Premier League title charge by breaking stereotypes and helping to build united dressing room
ISAAN KHAN: A video of Martin Odegaard 's girlfriend celebrating Arsenal's 5-0 thumping of Chelsea was a microcosm of a culture created by Mikel Arteta at Arsenal as they bid to win the title.
Arsenal legend Perry Groves responds to viral video where he upsets Spurs fan for celebrating a Gunners goal in the home end while on commentary duty during north London derby
Arsenal players revelled in celebrations after getting one over their arch nemesis - and ex-Gunners star Groves also appeared to enjoy the win after being spotted celebrating while on commentary duty.
The secrets of Arsenal's set-pieces: How Mikel Arteta's 'little nuisance' uses Ben White's darks arts, NFL tactics and a BASICS acronym to change the game
ISAAN KHAN: The pathway to three points in a tense north London derby against rivals Tottenham was unlocked on 15 minutes, Bukayo Saka's corner-kick swung into the near post area.
Arsenal fans can't believe Leandro Trossard gives Spurs supporter his shirt after victory in north London derby as they praise Eddie Nketiah's reaction to abuse
A video showed the reaction of Tottenham fans as players left the pitch. Arsenal fans found Eddie Nketiah's reaction hilarious, with the striker mocking a Spurs fan.
'Former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil amongst stars to purchase 5 per cent of Wrexham' as part of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's investment in Mexican side Club Necaxa
Ozil is amongst the stars that have previously invested in Necaxa, with NFL star Odell Beckham Jr., model Kate Upton and actress Eva Longoria also doing so.
Bukayo Saka is back to his best to inspire Arsenal, Idrissa Gana Gueye secures Everton's safety, while Jarrod Bowen sends a reminder to Gareth Southgate... but who takes top spot in this week's POWER RANKINGS?
With the drama running wild, some new and returning races have made the top ten Premier League power rankings, but who has earned the top spot this week?
'This is atrocious': Arsenal fans react as their new home shirt for next season is leaked online - they absolutely hate the back of it
Many of Adidas' Arsenal kits have proven to be hugely popular, but the latest offering hasn't received the best initial reaction.
All 20 Premier League clubs ranked by their wage bills as top flight sides agree to explore introducing a salary cap from the 2025-26 season
All clubs' spending on transfers, wages and agent fees will be limited to around five times the amount earned by the top-flight's bottom club in TV and prize money.
Hollywood star and Arsenal fan Anne Hathaway left 'shaking' by a sweet surprise video response from forward Leandro Trossard after the Oscar-winner declared her love for the club
Anne Hathaway received a sweet surprise from Arsenal's Leandro Trossard which left her starstruck on the Today Show.
Footage emerges of Tottenham fans abusing Declan Rice before the Arsenal star has the last laugh as he celebrates in front of them after setting up goal for Kai Havertz
The Arsenal midfielder received a significant amount of abuse from the home fans but he managed to keep his concentration as he sent in a corner.
'Unwell' Rio Ferdinand pulls out of his own podcast Vibe With Five as co-host wishes Man United legend 'a speedy recovery'
Ferdinand (pictured) hosts Vibe With Five alongside Joel Beya and Stephen Howson every week, debating and discussing all the biggest talking points from the action of the weekend.
Arsenal fan's 'amazing' new Kai Havertz chant goes viral after the German star inspires the Gunners to victory against bitter rivals Tottenham in Sunday's North London derby
The 24-year-old added a man of the match award in Sunday's 3-2 win over Tottenham to his impressive recent resume at the Emirates, following a slow start
SOUL OF SPORT: Fans from both sides of the north London divide cram into the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Arsenal triumph over Spurs in one of English football's most passionate rivalries... ANDY HOOPER was there to capture all the emotion
Welcome back to the Soul of Sport. For the latest episode of the series, ANDY HOOPER travelled to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the North London derby.
Immature, erratic Spurs must learn lessons from Mikel Arteta's great rebuild, writes MATT BARLOW, after Ange Postecoglou saw his side's Champions League hopes take a hit with North London derby defeat
MATT BARLOW: There were hints of immaturity. There were signs of impatience. Once Tottenham went behind, there were traces of desperation.
Man City edged over the line thanks to Erling Haaland with Arsenal piling on the pressure - the champions were not at their best in beating Nottingham Forest but they left with their future in their own hands
JACK GAUGHAN: Immediately up next and with the pressure on, City then battered Nottingham Forest but only drew 1-1. Chris Wood scored Forest's sole chance, one of City's own making
Police in riot gear clash with fans outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during Arsenal's 3-2 win over arch-rivals Spurs... as yobs confront officers during ugly scenes in north London
Arsenal came away from the clash against their bitter rivals with all three points after surviving an impressive second half comeback from the hosts, the Gunners eventually winning 3-2.
Kai Havertz shares video of himself in viral Lil Yachty walkout clip and writes 'mood' minutes after starring in Arsenal's victory over Tottenham
Kai Havertz was the man of the match as Arsenal beat their north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday and he quickly took to social media to celebrate after the game.
Arsenal supporter is called 'the bravest fan in the world' as clip shows him revealing his Gunners shirt in Tottenham end after derby - having jetted in from Australia with wrong ticket
An Arsenal fan has been branded a hero by his fellow supporters after he was seen proudly showing off his shirt in the Spurs end after purchasing the wrong ticket.
Erling Haaland slipped into that dreamlike state of certainty and relaxation elite athletes yearn for as he helped sluggish Man City get over the line against Forest, writes IAN LADYMAN
NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-2 MANCHESTER CITY - IAN LADYMAN AT THE CITY GROUND: We probably would have expected a result like this but not in quite this way.
- Wrexham announce they are releasing EIGHT players, including their captain - while they are partying in Las Vegas - as Ryan Reynolds' club get ruthless on rise up the leagues
- Mark Clattenburg QUITS as Nottingham Forest's board consultant after his role became 'more hindrance than help' amid club's explosive rows with refs' chiefs about who VAR officials support
- Billy Vunipola reveals what REALLY happened when he was Tasered twice by an army of Spanish police: 'I don't know when to stop, I can't just have two beers'
- A shock Man United star, Ross Barkley and an Aston Villa midfielder among the surprise names to be voted for in this year's FWA Footballer of the Year... as Man City's Phil Foden picks up the award
- Tottenham's season of promise and excitement is fizzling into a whimper after 2-0 defeat at Chelsea - who are making a belated climb from the depths, writes MATT BARLOW
- Ad Feature Revealed: Will Still's odds to become the next manager of West Ham after Europe's youngest boss left Ligue 1 club Reims
- Josh Baker's 'broken' parents pay tribute to cricket star who 'achieved many of his dreams before reaching 21' - as sudden death of diabetic player is probed by coroner
- Erik ten Hag admits Man United 'couldn't get' his No 1 target Harry Kane and turned to £72m Rasmus Hojlund as a second choice, as he opens up on transfers - and says he WON'T play it safe to fix defence
- Jurgen Klopp sticks the boot into TNT Sports over the 'crime' of Liverpool's 'insane' fixture scheduling, joking he was 'waiting for Amnesty' to get involved... and vows never to watch them again!
- Conor McGregor sends Ryan Garcia X-rated threat and tells boxer to 'get your head together or kill yourself' after positive drugs test
- Arsenal legend's 'Invincibles' cash grab: How one of their former stars snapped up the trademark to their greatest-ever season from under the club's nose
- Revealed: The top six stars in the FWA Footballer of the Year voting as Phil Foden is crowned the winner - with just TWO foreign players included
- PHIL FODEN: Newly-crowned FWA Footballer of the Year on the secrets of wearing No 47, what makes Jude Bellingham so special... and what he really thinks of Jurgen Klopp
- From a humble upbringing in Stockport to Footballer of the Year: The rise of Phil Foden, the Man City star who's winning on the pitch and now earning millions off it
- Phil Foden opens up on his desire to become 'one of the best Premier League players this season' in Mail Sport interview before being crowned FWA Footballer of the Year
- Declan Rice is named in both Chris Sutton and Ian Ladyman's top five players of the Premier League season on It's All Kicking Off! after his stellar debut season at Arsenal... but who else makes their lists?
- Pictured: Hero paramedic who sprung into action to save an Aston Villa supporter's life after he suffered cardiac arrest during their match - and now fans are calling for her to get a lifetime season ticket!
- Marcus Rashford 'is set for showdown talks with Man United's new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS with Sir Dave Brailsford set to lead the negotiations' - amid rumours England star could be available for £80m
- Revealed: The results that would deny Man United a European spot next season... with Erik ten Hag's struggling side at risk of missing out on Europe for the first time in TEN years
- Sandro Tonali took a voluntary pay cut on his £120,000-a-week salary out of 'GUILT' after being handed his 10-month ban for illegal betting, reveals Newcastle boss Eddie Howe
- How Red Bull's departing mastermind can reignite Lewis Hamilton's career at Ferrari... PLUS why a Grand Prix in 'woke' Los Angeles is off the agenda, writes JONATHAN MCEVOY
- Ange Postecoglou snaps back at a Sky Sports reporter after he was asked why his message 'wasn't getting through' during Tottenham's 2-0 defeat by Chelsea
- Chelsea 'plot £47m swoop for Brazilian wonderkid, 17, dubbed "Messinho"' - who's a team-mate of Endrick but has played just 12 times!
- Ad Feature Luton Town's Elijah Adebayo is a 9/2 favourite with Sky Bet to score first on Friday night - while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the best-backed for Everton at 13/2
- Cricket star Josh Baker dies age 20 - just two weeks before his birthday: Michael Vaughan leads tributes to talented Worcestershire spinner who played just yesterday
- Dave Portnoy admits he 'panicked' after NBA cameras caught him on a date with 25-year-old blonde at Celtics-Heat game: 'I was sweating'
- Charles Barkley reveals he lost $25MILLION gambling and risking $25,000 on hands in Las Vegas casinos left him 'depressed'
- UFC star-turned-OnlyFans-model Paige VanZant claims Dillon Danis asked her to perform lewd sexual act as her husband challenges controversial MMA fighter to a fight
- Floyd Mayweather gifts $30,000 to group of homeless men while walking down the street in Los Angeles before watching the Clippers and Mavericks in the NBA playoffs
- Legendary golf commentator and former Ryder Cup star Peter Oosterhuis dies aged 75
- Mo Salah is 'the most selfish player I have ever witnessed' and disappears when the going gets tough, says Graeme Souness in scorchingly honest opinion of Liverpool's star man
- What is Ostarine? The PED Ryan Garcia tested positive for after fight with Devin Haney known for its therapeutic and muscle building properties
- Oscar De La Hoya is 'definitely going to sue' Canelo Alvarez as he 'demands boxer retracts defamatory claims' after explosive press conference
- Paulina Gretzky shares selfie from Singapore as husband Dustin Johnson prepares for next LIV tournament
- Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham - Premier League RECAP: Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson see Blues bolster European hopes with win over bitter rivals - plus updates from Aston Villa 2-4 Olympiacos
- Arsenal legend's 'Invincibles' cash grab: How one of their former stars snapped up the trademark to their greatest-ever season from under the club's nose
- Prince William goes through ALL the emotions - including roaring with delight - as he watches Aston Villa's clash with Olympiacos on daughter Charlotte's birthday
- Renowned NFL stadium architect releases images of potential new Chiefs arena - but it would mean Travis Kelce and his teammates leaving iconic Arrowhead for Kansas
- Patrick Beverley furiously launches the ball at rival Pacers fans TWICE in dying minutes of the Bucks' elimination
- Ange Postecoglou snaps back at a Sky Sports reporter after he was asked why his message 'wasn't getting through' during Tottenham's 2-0 defeat by Chelsea
- Lewis Hamilton does donuts on Fifth Avenue during F1 star's quick pit stop in New York City before Miami Grand Prix
- LeBron James enjoys a car ride with son Bronny amid claims the Lakers are ready to draft the 19-year-old to keep his dad in LA
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