Foden Fires Hat-Trick as Manchester City Crush Aston Villa 4-1

Phil Foden sensational hat-trick led Manchester City to a dominant 4-1 victory over Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium. Despite Villa initially equalizing through Jhon Duran, City Rodri and Foden put them ahead with a stunning free-kick and a long-range strike just before halftime.

Foden added two more goals in the second half to complete his hat-trick. This win keeps City just one point behind league leaders Arsenal. Guardiola opted to rest key players like De Bruyne and Haaland, showcasing Foden pivotal role this season.

City upcoming fixtures promise to be challenging but their form suggests they’re ready for the title race. Foden performance earned him the Player of the Match award, further solidifying his status as a key player for City this season.