Phil Foden’s sumptuous hat-trick did more than earn Manchester City a comeback victory away to a side which did the double over them last season.More importantly, his treble moved the treble-winners ahead of Arsenal on goal difference and to within two points of leaders Liverpool. And Pep Guardiola’s side still have a game in hand on both.The title race took an ever-so-slight swing in their favour at the Gtech Community Stadium, even if Brentford had momentarily freaked them out by edging ahead on Monday night.
