Phil Foden stole the show on Wednesday night, netting a stunning hat trick as Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League. The England international's impressive performance propelled City within a single point of league leaders Arsenal and tied them with Liverpool in second place.

With key players Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne rested by manager Pep Guardiola, Foden stepped up on the big stage at the Etihad Stadium. He now boasts an impressive 21 goals for the season, solidifying his position as a vital offensive weapon for City.

Foden's clinical finishing showcased his talent throughout the match. He broke the deadlock just before halftime with a skillfully curled free kick from the edge of the box. After Villa equalized early in the second half, Foden took control. He displayed his composure in the 62nd minute, calmly rolling his second goal into the bottom corner. He then capped off his phenomenal performance with a powerful strike from distance, finding the top corner just seven minutes later.

This dominant performance extends City's unbeaten streak to a remarkable 24 games across all competitions. While Rodri opened the scoring early with a close-range finish, it was Foden's hat trick that truly propelled City to victory.

Key Takeaways

Phil Foden scores a hat trick to lead Manchester City to a 4-1 win over Aston Villa.

City remains close to the top of the table, sitting just one point behind Arsenal.

Foden steps up in the absence of key players Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne.

City extends their unbeaten run to an impressive 24 games.

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