Phil Foden: Man City Star Equals Cristiano Ronaldo, 2 Other EPL Legends’ Record After Hat Trick

• Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City defeated Aston Villa 4-1
• His treble puts him level with Cristiano Ronaldo and two other EPL greats
• The 23-year-old took to his social media to celebrate his latest milestones

Phil Foden reaffirmed his vital role within the Manchester City squad with a dazzling hat-trick against Aston Villa on Wednesday evening.

In a tightly contested match against Unai Emery's formidable fourth-placed side, City found themselves deadlocked at 1-1 until Foden's brilliance took centre stage.

Foden's hat-trick leads to personal milestones

The 23-year-old displayed his versatility and skill by scoring three exquisite goals while operating in a central attacking midfield position behind striker, Julian Alvarez.

His first came from a precise free kick just before half-time, followed by two more in the second half, including a remarkable long-range strike to cap off an inch-perfect performance.

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This hat-trick elevates Foden's Premier League goal tally to 14 for the season, marking a personal best for him in a single league campaign, as reported by Transfermarkt.

Moreover, the Man City star has now joined an elite group of players who have achieved 20+ goals and 10+ assists while playing in Europe's top five leagues.

Foden equals Ronaldo and 2 others in EPL record

The significance of Foden's treble becomes apparent when considering that it's his third in the Premier League, aligning him with illustrious company.

According to Squawka, he now shares the same number of Premier League hat-tricks as legends like Frank Lampard, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Didier Drogba.

Foden celebrates on social media

In an earlier publication, Sports Brief reported that Phil Foden celebrated Manchester City's win but also his own scoring feat on social media.

The Englishman achieved his first hat-trick of the season against Brentford last February and replicated the feat at a crucial moment for Man City.

The victory against Aston Villa, inspired by Foden, means City remain in contention for the Premier League title, trailing Arsenal by one point.