Guardiola said: I think he is a contender, like many others.
There are many, many players who play really, really good all season. Not just Phil.
But I think he can be a contender, for sure, because of the numbers, consistency and the level of his game.
Always he has (an) incredible work ethic.
You see the last game he played (against Villa)? He was fouled, it was not given, he go down, stand up, press, recover the ball and net.
Always Phil had that. From the day one, at 16/17 years old training, having an incredible dynamic and he still has it.
But of course, football (is) defensive (and) offensive. Like I said before, your quality depends on the performance of your mates.
How you move depends on the decisions of your mates, you have to take a decision quicker and after, smarter.
And always there is margin to improve."