Foden hat-trick powers Manchester City past AEK
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 for their second Champions League victory of the campaign, BBC, the Guardian and Sky Sports reported. Foden was named man of the match and supplied City's goals in Erling Haaland's absence, producing what the reports described as a return to form.
Why it matters
Foden's scoring gives City another attacking option when Haaland is unavailable or closely marked.
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Part of the October 21, 2026 brief.