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Foden, Rodri prove Man City's depth is crucial in title race

Pep Guardiola decided he could do without Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne against Aston Villa, but the Manchester City manager couldn't bring himself to rest Phil Foden or Rodri.

With Haaland and De Bruyne on the bench at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, Guardiola's two stars of the season stepped up to help City win 4-1 and stay in touch with the Premier League leaders.

Foden scored a sublime hat trick -- his second of the season -- after Rodri had got the first.