User talk:"Colleagues say they are snipers?"...The meaning of the new ceremony revealed by Man City's "top-notch talent."
Phil Foden revealed the meaning of the new ceremony.
Manchester City met Brentford in the 23rd round of the 2023/24 English Premier League (PL) at G-Tech Community Stadium in London on the 6th (Korea time) and won 3-1.
The hero of the game was Phil Foden of Manchester City, who scored a hat-trick. In the third minute of added time in the first half when Manchester City was trailing 0-1, Foden grabbed a ball with his chest that the opponent's defender did not handle properly and scored an equalizer.
Two more goals were added in the second half. In the eighth minute of the second half, Foden converted Kevin De Bruyne's cross with a sensational header.
Foden emphasized winning the match. In the 25th minute of the second half, he was passed by Erling Holland and calmly nudged it in, completing a hat-trick. The match ended in a 3-1 victory for Manchester City.
Foden was well received. Golcom, a soccer news outlet, gave him a rating of 9 points, saying, "He showed off fantastic teamwork with De Bruyne and Holland, completing his second career hat-trick."
The Daily Mail, a British media outlet, gave him a 9.5 rating, saying, "He achieved his second hat-trick in history and has played a role in recent years by maintaining his form. He is growing into a true star of his team with more decisive performances than ever." Local media outlets selected him as the best player in succession.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola also praised Foden, saying, "I've seen a lot of players who are really good in a small space, but if Foden catches the ball, he can score. It's hard to find a combination that Foden can move in a small space and score goals sharp. I've rarely seen it."
He added, "Foden has the biggest influence on the team. He reads the game really well. He knows how to play more aggressively. He makes threats near the box. He is an outstanding player. He has already played more than 250 games for Manchester City. That means he has a great influence."
Foden's ceremony after the game drew attention. Foden usually doesn't hold any special celebrations, but on this day, he held a shooting celebration whenever he hit his opponent in the net.
According to Sports Bible, Foden personally revealed the reason for the ceremony. He said his new celebration came from a nickname his teammates gave him during training.
"There was a bit of a joke between me and the players," Foden said. "They say I shoot a lot in shooting games. They call me a 'sniper'."
Foden is regarded as one of the best talent produced by Manchester City's academies. He has steadily improved since his debut on 2017/18, establishing himself as a regular player. He contributed greatly to his team's winning the UEFA Champions League and the PL, with 74 goals and 50 assists in 251 matches for Manchester City.
