Overview
- Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 at the Etihad in the Champions League league phase, with Phil Foden scoring twice, Erling Haaland adding one and Rayan Cherki sealing the win after Waldemar Anton’s reply.
- Haaland scored against his former club to extend a run of goals in five straight Champions League appearances for a third different team and moved to 54 goals in 52 games in the competition.
- Guardiola praised Foden as back to his best after the 25-year-old’s first Champions League brace, strengthening his case ahead of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad announcement on Friday.
- City are unbeaten through four Champions League games and sit fourth in the league-phase table, improving their outlook for a top-eight place before hosting Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
- Dortmund coach Niko Kovac and players said City outplayed them, while analysis highlighted Haaland’s off-ball influence and City’s depth with impactful cameos such as Cherki’s late goal.