Foden contributed with a hat-trick, Rico Lewis provided two assists, Ryan McAidoo set up our fifth of the evening, whilst Floyd Samba and Kaden Braithwaite also made their European debuts in City’s 150th fixture in the competition, along with young Brazilian duo Vitor Reis and Allan.
Elliot Anderson also got on the scoresheet for the first time since joining in the summer whilst Rayan Cherki continued his impressive start to the new campaign with a goal.
GALLERY: FANTASTIC FODEN HITS HAT-TRICK!
Foden first joined City’s Academy at Under-9s level and hasn’t looked back since, with no player winning more than his 20 trophies with the Blues in a stellar career so far.
“You see it now how many players have gone to have big careers. It just keeps on getting better and better, the Academy,” said Foden in his interview with City Studios after the game when talking about the Club’s Academy.
“It must be the way the coaches are coaching them, the right way.
“It’s exciting times for the Academy.”
Foden also spoke about his hat-trick and touched on his role as a leader and mentor for the youngsters.
Watch the entire interview via the video at the top of the page.
