Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inAndy HampsonTuesday 20 October 2026 22:31 BSTFoden scored a hat-trick (AP)Manchester City reignited their Champions League campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over AEK Athens at the Etihad Stadium, recovering in style from their previous defeat to PSG.Phil Foden delivered a standout performance by scoring a clinical hat-trick, representing his first Champions League goals in nearly 12 months following a frustrating start to the season.Elliot Anderson netted his first goal for the club to put City ahead, while Rayan Cherki produced a magnificent flick and finish to cap off an impressive individual display.AEK Athens briefly threatened a second-half resurgence when substitute Zini set up Stavros Pilios to make it 2-1, but City quickly responded to regain total control.Manager Enzo Maresca effectively utilised his squad depth by resting top scorer Erling Haaland on the bench following a recent injury scare while handing starts to several fringe players.In fullPhil Foden nets hat-trick as Man City bounce back from PSG loss with dominant win over AEK AthensMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in