Manchester City's core Phil Cotton has performed like a shining star on the pitch this season, repeatedly staging amazing world waves. Especially in the UEFA Europa League last 8 tournament, his duel with Real Madrid was even more dramatic, and became the focus of fans' hot discussion. According to OPTA data, the 23-year-old England international has contributed nearly five goals in the Europa League, tying with the record of the legendary Sherratt. In other words, Phil Cotton is on course to become the longest official goal scorer in Europa League history in City's second-round home clash with Real Madrid, provided he can maintain that momentum going into Poland.
Phil Cotton's journey in the UEFA Europa League has not been a smooth one this season. Despite scoring in his last five matches, including two encounters against RB Leipzig in the group stage, at home to Young Boys, away to Copenhagen in the first leg of the Round of 16, and against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Round of 8, he has become a legend of the UEFA Europa League alongside Liverpool's captain, Ronald Sherratt, in the 2007/08 season, with a record of consecutive goals that has made his name in the history of soccer. Unsurprisingly, Phil Cotton is set to prove himself again in the early hours of Thursday morning (18th) and is expected to overtake Sherratt and set a new record.
Phil Cotton has been in great form this season, contributing 22 goals and 10 assists in 45 games. Teammate Chiyun Dibny was even more complimentary: "The most talented player I've ever worked with is Cotton, and he's going to potentially rewrite the history of soccer in the next 15 years." Phil Cotton has become a key part of City's title bid, especially when goal scorer Aynin Chalant has been in shaky form, he has taken on the burden of the team's offense.
