By asserting that Phil Foden is a “much better footballer” than Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes has infuriated Chelsea fans.

After the 23-year-old scored twice in the 3-1 victory against Manchester United last weekend, Pep Guardiola referred to Foden as the “best player in the Premier League.”

With 40 games in all competitions, 18 goals, and 10 assists, Foden is having an amazing season and is a strong contender to win the PFA Player of the Year Award, which Lampard took home in 2005.

Although Foden has had a successful career thus far, he still has a ways to go before he can reach Lampard’s record of 211 goals in 648 Chelsea appearances. The 45-year-old is also an England player, having played 106 games and contributed 12 assists in addition to 29 goals.

Scholes has angered Chelsea supporters by asserting that Foden is a superior football player than Lampard, despite the fact that the two have different goal totals.

He commented, “Look, he’s a better footballer than Frank Lampard, but Frank Lampard scored goals and won leagues for his club from midfield.” in an interview with Premier League Productions.

You count on center forwards to carry it out. You simply anticipate Haaland’s performance, just as you anticipate Michael Owen’s when the team is winning.

“However, from a midfield perspective, you truly need to seize the initiative and declare: ‘Well, I’m going to bring us back into this match, I’m going to win us leagues, I’m going to win us games.’” Frank Lampard was like that, and I believe Phil Foden is beginning to do the same in terms of goals scored.

“Look, don’t get me wrong, Phil Foden is a much better football player than Frank Lampard was, but Frank won league titles for his team because of his midfield contributions, particularly in key games.”

“I think we’re seeing the same kind of thing with Phil Foden as well.”