Manchester City secured a crucial 4-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday, keeping themselves in the thick of the Premier League title race. With this win, City climbed to third place with 67 points, matching Liverpool and trailing leaders Arsenal by two points. Despite Liverpool having a game in hand, the competition remains intense.
Phil Foden was the star of the match, scoring a magnificent hat-trick. City's Rodri took the early lead in the 11th minute, followed by a spectacular equalizer from Aston Villa's Jhon Duran in the 20th minute. Foden then stepped up, dramatically turning the game in City's favor with his three goals.
\"Phil, when he plays in a central position, he has a sense of goal,\" praised City manager Pep Guardiola, highlighting Foden's impact on the team's performance.
Aston Villa remains in fourth place with 59 points, holding onto their spot by having played one more game than fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur with 57 points. Both teams still have hopes of securing a spot in the Champions League.
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