Phil Foden’s hat-trick sets impressive new Premier League record during Brentford vs Man City
PHIL FODEN’S hat-trick ignited a crazy all-time record for Premier League goals scored in a single week.
Foden‘s third strike in Manchester City’s 3-1 comeback win at Brentford made it 45 top-flight goals following a spectacular weekend.
AlamyPhil Foden levelled just before the break then completed a treble in Man City’s 3-1 win at Brentford with two fine second-half strikes[/caption]
GettyFoden slid home his and City’s third goal[/caption]
That total pipped the haul of 44 achieved for a 10-match week in both September 2020 and in May 2023.
It also means the Prem is on course for a new seasonal record of goals.
This term’s tally of 730 goals in 228 games averages out at 3.2 a game.
If that rate is maintained it would give the Prem 1,216 by the end of the campaign, beating the current highest mark of 1,084 for a 38-game season.
Yet despite providing an assist, record-breaking goalscorer Erling Haaland failed to net on his return from injury as City dictated against the Bees on Monday night.
Neal Maupay hit a breakaway opener for Brentford but Foden replied with three devastating finishes, including a diving header.
The England playmaker told Sky Sports afterwards: “All I set for myself is to try to better my last season.
“I try to get better stats, more assists and goals.
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“I’ve done well this season but need to keep showing this level of performance.”
City leapfrogged Arsenal into second place – just two points behind Liverpool and with a game in hand.
And the victory for Pep Guardiola‘s men completed a Prem bonanza in front of goal over recent days.
Pride of place went to Newcastle’s 4-4 home draw with revitalised Luton on Saturday.
Next best – or worst, depending on who you support – was Wolves’ 4-2 triumph at Chelsea.
Premier League’s goal bonanza
THE 45 goals scored in this week’s round of top flight fixtures is a new record for a Premier League gameweek:
Everton 2-2 Tottenham
Brighton 4-1 Crystal Palace
Burnley 2-2 Fulham
Newcastle 4-4 Luton
Sheff Utd 0-5 Aston Villa
Bournemouth 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Chelsea 2-4 Wolves
Man Utd 3-0 West Ham
Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool
Brentford 1-3 Man City
