Soccer-Man City's Foden enjoying life on the wing as goals continue to flow

Soccer - England - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester City - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - October 23, 2021 Manchester City's Phil Foden Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

(Reuters) - Phil Foden appeared primed to be the heir to David Silva's central midfield throne at Manchester City when the Spaniard left the club last year, but the 21-year-old is excelling in an altogether different role for his side this season.

Again deployed in a wide forward position at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, Foden fired his second-ever top-flight double to help his side secure a 4-1 success, making him City's top scorer in the Premier League this season with three goals.