'This was already a victory' - Man City star gets BAPTISED immediately after derby win over Man Utd following dazzling display at Etihad

Per The Sun, the Belgium international left the Etihad for his baptism ceremony. Doku enjoyed a stunning display against United, providing two assists, and it appears that his appointment with a church font inspired him ahead of the game's start.

Doku has endured mixed fortunes to begin the season, and the clash with United was only his second start of four games. He has yet to complete 90 minutes, but his two assists against City's biggest rivals can only help his chances of becoming indispensable under Pep Guardiola. 

Doku was clearly excited about the ceremony, telling reporters: “If I can be honest, this was for me already a victory.

“Why? Because I knew that after the game I'm going to be baptised.

“Maybe that's why I felt like I was pushed. That's why I'm very happy with the performance as well.”

He added: “You can do that as a kid but normally it's meant for when you're older and you really realise what you're doing, so that's what I'm going to do.

“I was already excited before the game because I knew that this is a victory day.”

Doku, a man of faith, will now be hoping that the man upstairs gives he and City all the help they need to return to the top of the table. They are already six points behind Liverpool after just four games.