Foden hat-trick fuels Man City rout of AEK Athens

Phil Foden scored a stunning hat-trick as Manchester City dominated AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League match held at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. The England playmaker, who had struggled with mental health issues and not scored a goal in 10 months, delivered a sublime performance. Foden opened the scoring in the 34th minute before adding another goal in the 65th minute.

Rayan Cherki, initially pulling one back for AEK Athens, was then responsible for City's second and third goals in typically flamboyant fashion. Foden completed his treble by scoring twice more in the second half, including the decisive goal in the 76th minute. The win marked City's second victory in the league phase and their third overall in the competition.

Despite the scandal surrounding the club and potential relegation, the players remained undeterred, with 17-year-old academy graduate Floyd Samba showing flashes of talent.