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Phil Foden scores hat-trick as Man City dominate AEK Athens
Phil Foden's hat-trick and assist help Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 in Champions League.
In brief
Phil Foden's hat-trick and assist help Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 in Champions League. Phil Foden scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in Manchester City's 5-1 Champions League win over AEK Athens. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Foden's Champions League performance
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in Manchester City's 5-1 win over AEK Athens.
“I enjoyed that a lot. The lads were great again. We showed determination again.”
Foden's recent form
Foden scored 19 goals in the 2023-24 Premier League season and was named player of the year.
Foden's role in the team
Foden played in the false nine role, scoring three goals and providing an assist in the match.
Manager's confidence
Manager Enzo Maresca said Foden is one of the best English players and will help the team.
Foden's confidence
Foden said he is going in the right direction and has a long way to go but is scoring to build confidence.
“Slowly, but surely. Still got a long way to go, but I am going in the right direction.”
Foden's historical significance
Foden became the third Englishman to score a hat-trick and provide an assist in a Champions League match.
In short
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in Manchester City's 5-1 Champions League win over AEK Athens.
