Cometh the hour, cometh the man, and Phil Foden was certainly the chief destroyer of Aston Villa on Wednesday night.
He’d already scored the first direct free-kick of his career to give Man City a half-time lead, before completing his hat-trick with a quick fire second-half double.
His second and third of the night – which took the game away from the visitors – were brilliantly taken, and it’s no wonder the Etihad Stadium faithful were heartily singing his name.
The win gives Pep Guardiola’s side 67 points, putting them just one behind Arsenal at the top and level with Liverpool who play on Thursday.
What a season Phil Foden is having! ?
A simply brilliant finish! ?
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Phil Foden SCORES!!
? 4-1 Manchester City vs Aston Villa
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Phil Foden is BALLING.
He gets his second goal of the game and Manchester City are loving life! #MCIAVL pic.twitter.com/5HWh4w9Hba
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Simply sensational! ?
Phil Foden wins the ball back in Villa's final third and rockets it in for the hat-trick! ?
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Phil Foden SCORES a HAT TRICK | Manchester City vs Aston Villa | pic.twitter.com/Jo0Ya9yUfH
— FuboCanada ?? (@fuboTVCanada) April 3, 2024
PHIL FODEN STUNNER TO COMPLETE HIS HAT TRICK.
SIMPLY UNSTOPPABLE. ? pic.twitter.com/goQym1cqqA
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