Phil Foden delivered a masterclass for Manchester City on Merseyside as the Citizens recorded a 3-1 win over Everton.

It was a wonderful display from the England international - and Pep Guardiola was surely delighted.

However - according to The Athletic - there remains one criticism of Phil Foden behind the scenes at Manchester City...

The one criticism Manchester City have of Phil Foden Well, this is not something most managers would be too bothered about - although Guardiola is by no means a normal coach.

According to The Athletic, those behind the scenes at Manchester City believe Foden is not making huge strides when it comes to curbing his natural enthusiasm to attack the opposition.

It is said that Guardiola wants a bit more control, and would prefer to see the Manchester City No.47 take the less exciting decision at times, if it means the Citizens keep the ball.

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If anything, Manchester City fans and even neutrals will be pleased to hear that Foden is almost showing a stubbornness to keep his natural attacking intent, rather than become a robotic system player.

How Phil Foden performed against Everton Foden's desire to attack at will was there for all to see at Goodison Park - Alan Shearer was certainly impressed while on commentary duty for Amazon Prime.

As WhoScored shows, the City Football Academy graduate took seven shots at goal - more than anyone else on the pitch - while also registering three key passes as he scored once.

Nevertheless, Rodri and others can do that job.

As long as Foden continues to dazzle on the attacking front as he did on Merseyside, Guardiola will surely continue to start him.