Manchester City defeated Aston Villa 4-1, with Phil Foden scoring a hat-trick.

Manchester City continued their pressure on Premier League title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool with a commanding 4-1 victory over Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium. Star performer Phil Foden struck a hat-trick, taking his tally to 21 goals this season. Despite the absence of key players Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne, City remained dominant, with Foden playing a crucial role in their win.