Despite his hat-trick in Manchester City's 4-1 win over Aston Villa, Pep Guardiola made an interesting admission over the Phil Foden's all-round game.
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The England international struck three times in the Citizens' impressive home victory over Unai Emery's Villa on Wednesday night, with his first coming in the form of a stunning direct free-kick in the first half.
Foden has arguably been one the best players in the Premier League so far this season, having contributed to 21 goals in 30 appearances as City seek a fourth consecutive league title.
Guardiola, though, believes the 23-year-old still has room to improve in certain aspects, despite also saying the left-footed star is capable of achieving "anything he wants".
"What can I say? Three goals," he said, according to the Independent.
"He didn't start well but I think the goal helped him a lot for the mood. When Phil plays in a central position he has a sense for goals and he proved it again.
"He can do whatever he wants. He's a real top-class player. We know it. But he is still open-minded, he has to understand the game, he has to focus on things.
"Sometimes he's a bit distracted in exactly what you have to do offensively, defensively, but he has a natural talent – a gift – which is special."
Foden has represented his boyhood club on 261 occasions since his debut in 2017, playing a hand in 132 goals and winning 16 trophies in the process.
City remain third on the table after Wednesday's result, level on points with second-placed Liverpool who have a game in hand.
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Mikel Arteta's Arsenal currently occupy top spot after beating Luton Town 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
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