Foden’s hattrick fuels Man City’s rout of AEK Athens
The England playmaker underlined his long-awaited return to form with a sublime display in the 5-1 win at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City's Phil Foden scored a hat-trick in a dominant 5-1 Champions League victory over AEK Athens at the Etihad Stadium. Foden's goals, coupled with contributions from Elliot Anderson and Rayan Cherki, marked a resurgence for the England playmaker after a 10-month goal drought. The 26-year-old, who has faced mental health challenges, had not scored in the Champions League since November 2022.
Foden's hat-trick came in City's second league win, following a loss to Paris Saint-Germain. The match featured City making eight changes from their previous game against Ipswich, with 17-year-old Floyd Samba making notable contributions. Despite the blow of an ongoing financial misconduct investigation that could lead to a significant points deduction, City displayed resilience on the day, with Foden's clinical finishing underlining their attacking prowess.
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