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Phil Foden scores hat‑trick as Manchester City beats AEK Athens 5‑1
Foden's hat‑trick helped City recover from a recent loss, while Haaland and Semenyo remained sidelined.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Phil Foden delivered a hat‑trick as Manchester City defeated AEK Athens 5‑1 in a Champions League group match on Tuesday, according to Al Jazeera.
The 26‑year‑old scored the team's fifth goal against goalkeeper Alberto Brignoli after moving from the left wing to a false‑nine role. Injuries kept Erling Haaland on the bench and Antoine Semenyo out for eight weeks, leaving City to rely on other attackers.
City manager Enzo Maresca praised Foden, saying, "It is good news for me because you know he is doing well and this is what we want for many reasons," as reported by Al Jazeera.
The performance comes after City’s loss to PSG and follows a period in which Foden had not scored for ten months prior to a Premier League win over Ipswich.
Key facts
- Phil Foden scored a hat‑trick for Manchester City against AEK Athens. (aljazeera.com)
- Manchester City won the match 5‑1. (aljazeera.com)
- Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo were unavailable due to injuries. (aljazeera.com)
- Enzo Maresca praised Foden's performance. (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “Foden shines as Man City rout Athens 5-1 despite Haaland, Semenyo injuries”
