Phil Foden’s masterclass hat-trick helps Man City beat Aston Villa 4-1

Phil Foden put on a remarkable display, scoring a hat-trick to lead Man City to a convincing 4-1 victory over Aston Villa.

Manchester City put on a commanding performance in their Premier League clash against Aston Villa, securing an impressive 4-1 win.

In a display that awakened spectators, Phil Foden stole the show with an extraordinary hat trick, showcasing his exceptional skills on the pitch. Foden's outstanding display of talent undoubtedly fueled the City's commanding win.

With an impressive demonstration of talent and accuracy, the England international's hat-trick propelled City to be within striking distance of the top spot currently occupied by Arsenal while also putting them on par with Liverpool in second place.

In a surprising turn, Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne were notably absent from Pep Guardiola's starting lineup.

However, Phil Foden seized the opportunity and emerged as the driving force at Etihad Stadium.

Foden's impressive tally of 21 goals this season was further bolstered as he found the back of the net again.

With an impressive showcase of skill, he left his mark on the game right before halftime and asserted his dominance in the second half, netting two additional goals. City's remarkable performance has propelled them to an incredible unbeaten run of 24 games across all competitions.

In the 11th minute, Rodri scored from close range, putting the defending champion ahead in the match's early stages. Jeremy Doku's precise cross set up the goal.

With an electrifying twist, Jhon Duran pulled off an incredible equalizer for Villa, leaving City's custodian Stefan Ortega in utter disbelief as he expertly placed a shot from an improbable angle. The lead, held for a brief nine minutes, was swiftly wiped out.

City took charge of the game with impressive skill and control, generating many scoring chances before the halftime whistle. Julian Alvarez had a promising opportunity to find the back of the net. Still, his shot was brilliantly denied by Villa's custodian, Robin Olsen, who was called upon to replace Emiliano Martinez at the eleventh hour due to illness.

In a remarkable twist of fate, the home team again surged ahead in the closing minutes of the first half. In a display of exceptional skill, Foden expertly curled a low free kick from the edge of the box, finding the back of the net with precision.

In the second half, Aston Villa had numerous chances to shift the game's momentum, but Foden ultimately took charge.

In the 62nd minute, he showcased his impeccable ability to find the back of the net again, calmly slotting his second goal into the bottom corner. With a stunning display of skill and precision, he fired an unstoppable shot from outside the box, sending the ball soaring into the top corner of the net.

This remarkable goal marked his third of the match, solidifying his dominance on the pitch.