Foden Gets A Perfect 10 | Manchester City Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs AEK Athens

Manchester City faced off against AEK Athens in a UEFA Champions League match at the Etihad Stadium, securing a dominant 5-1 victory. The Mancunian club took an early lead in the 12th minute through Elliot Anderson's goal. Phil Foden followed up by scoring a second goal in the 34th minute, propelling Manchester City to a 2-0 halftime advantage.

AEK Athens managed to score once in the 52nd minute through Stavros Pilios. However, Rayan Cherki equalized for Manchester City just five minutes later. Foden continued his impressive performance by scoring a hat-trick and securing an assist, ultimately leading Manchester City to a dominant win. The match statistics showcase the standout performances of the players:

- **GK:** Gianluigi Donnarumma received a rating of 7/10, making several solid saves but failing to secure a clean sheet.

- **RB:** Rico Lewis earned an 8/10 rating for his defensive efforts and two assists.

- **CB:** Abdukodir Khusanov and Ruben Dias both received a 6.5/10 rating for their crucial interceptions and overall performance.

- **LB:** Josko Gvardiol, despite not shining defensively, received a 6.5/10 rating.

- **CM:** Elliot Anderson, who scored the opener, received an 8/10 rating for his midfield anchoring and goal-scoring prowess.

- **CM:** Enzo Fernandez was energetic and effective in midfield, earning a 7/10 rating.

- **RW:** Allan made promising runs but failed to score, receiving a 7.5/10 rating.

- **CAM:** Rayan Cherki, despite AEK Athens' attempt to equalize, received an 8.5/10 rating for being a constant threat in the final third.

- **LW:** Phil Foden, the star of the match, received a perfect 10/10 for his hat-trick and assist, making him a clear man of the match.

- **ST:** Floyd Samba, who ran the channels well, received a 6.5/10 rating for his overall contribution.

- **RW:** Ryan McAidoo, coming on as a substitute, earned a 7/10 rating for his assist.

- **CB:** Vitor Reis and Rayan Ait-Nouri both received a 6.5/10 and 6/10 rating, respectively, for their solid defensive performances.