At 23, Phil Foden seems to have reached the age of maturity, to the point of being presented by some as being the best player in the Premier League this season, thus competing with his partners Erling Haaland and Rodri or even the Reds striker of Liverpool Mohamed Salah.
This Wednesday, he once again showed off all his class by scoring a hat-trick against Aston Villa (4-1), which brings his total of goals scored in the league this season to 14. His personal best, after his 11 from last season. And the Citizens still have eight matches to play, which leaves him room to continue his work.
Against the Villans, the English international especially made an impression with his last goal, a powerful strike from the edge of the area which landed in the top corner of the opposing goal, leaving goalkeeper Robin Olsen without the slightest reaction. This is Phil Foden’s second Premier League hat-trick this season following that against Brentford in February.