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Foden hat-trick helps Manchester City cut through noise and crush AEK Athens

Enzo Maresca has called for Manchester City to make their own noise on the pitch to drown out the cacophony surrounding them but maybe a quiet night at the Etihad Stadium was what they needed all along. AEK Athens were…

By Will Unwin · The Guardian

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:00 PM

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Phil Foden scored a hat-trick to lead Manchester City to a 5-1 victory over AEK Athens.
Elliot Anderson and Rayan Cherki also scored for City, while Stavros Pilios netted for AEK Athens.
Manager Enzo Maresca made eight changes to the lineup and rested striker Erling Haaland.

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Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City defeated AEK Athens 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League. Elliot Anderson opened the scoring before Foden and Rayan Cherki added further goals, while Stavros Pilios managed a consolation strike for the Greek visitors.

Manager Enzo Maresca made eight changes to his lineup, resting Erling Haaland and handing 17-year-old Floyd Samba a start in attack. Foden completed his treble in the second half, assisted by Rico Lewis and substitute Ryan McAidoo.

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Foden hat-trick helps Manchester City cut through noise and crush AEK Athens

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