This archive report was first published on 23 October 2019.
Manchester City vs Atalanta: Sterling's Hat-Trick Seals Champions League Win ¶
On Tuesday, October 22, Manchester City secured a crucial 5-1 win over Atalanta in the Champions League, with Raheem Sterling scoring a hat-trick in just 11 minutes.
Published on October 23, 2019, at 08:01:01, the match saw Sterling's impressive performance, alongside Sergio Aguero's two goals, secure a vital victory for Manchester City.
However, the win came at a cost, as Phil Foden was sent off late in the game, and Rodri suffered an injury that forced him to limp off the field.
Atalanta's Ruslan Malinovskyi had given the Serie A side an early lead with a well-taken spot-kick, but Sterling's hat-trick, assisted by Aguero and Mahrez, sealed the win for Manchester City.
The victory puts Manchester City five points clear at the top of Group C, with three more games to play in the Champions League.
Guardiola's side will look to build on this momentum, despite the Spanish coach's earlier concerns about their clinical finishing in front of goal.
