After waiting 10 months for a goal, Phil Foden (£4.4m) has exploded onto the scene with four goals in just a few days.

He broke his goal drought against Ipswich over the weekend and then followed it up with a stunning Champions League hat-trick against AEK Athens on Tuesday night.

This remarkable four-goal outburst, plus an assist, has allowed Manchester City’s homegrown talent to add 39 Dream Team points to his season tally in no time.

As a result, he stands out as the top performer of Gameweek 7, with Alexis Mac Allister (£3.9m) trailing 18 points behind him.

Foden’s impressive 39-point haul is more than two-thirds of his total of 58 points for the season so far.

His growth was temporarily stunted in Gameweek 4 when he received a red card for violent conduct during the Manchester United derby.

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Following his suspension for the domestic matches against Norwich, Sunderland, and Liverpool, Foden was also an unused substitute in Gameweek 6 against PSG.

This lengthy period on the sidelines saw a dip in his ownership, but the recent goal surge has sparked a flurry of transfer activity, making him the most sought-after player ahead of Gameweek 8.

This weekend, Enzo Maresca’s squad will take on Aston Villa and then host a strong Brighton side in the Carabao Cup last 16 next Wednesday.

While this double-header in Gameweek 8 isn’t the most favorable, City’s players have proven they can capitalize against any opponent.

The current Premier League leaders have won 10 of 11 matches across all competitions this season, averaging three goals per game.

Erling Haaland (£8.9m) has already netted 12 goals, leading all Dream Team players, though he missed the fixture against AEK Athens due to a minor injury.

Fans expect him to return for the match against Aston Villa on Saturday, but Dream Team managers are hoping for a positive status update from Maresca to ease any concerns.

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Among midfielders, Rayan Cherki (£5.4m) leads the way with six goals following his impressive performance on Tuesday night.

In a surprising turn, Foden now finds himself tied for second in goals among midfielders, alongside Bruno Fernandes (£6.6m), Pascal Gross (£4m), and Cole Palmer (£5.7m).

This week showcased that while rotation could impact Manchester City players, the absence of Antoine Semenyo (£5.8m) until Christmas should provide ample opportunity for Foden in the upcoming Gameweeks.

Coaches might worry about the reliability of Foden based on his limited scoring history this season.

Does a hat-trick against AEK Athens outweigh the months of stagnation that made him nearly undraftable in Dream Team?

The answer could be a resounding yes, as Foden tends to find his scoring touch once his confidence rises.

Last season, prior to his slump, he scored eight goals in a prolific run from early November to mid-December, accumulating significant points along the way.