Erling Haaland scored for the first time in the Premier League since February on Sunday, and his intervention was more than worth the wait as it gave Manchester City a 2-1 win over Arsenal which put them in the driving seat to win the title. A magical dribble from Rayan Cherki gave City the lead in the make-or-break showdown in Manchester, only for a terrible touch by Gianluigi Donnarumma to hand Kai Havertz an equaliser.
The Premier League has never been more popular and yet this season there has been a noticeable rise in people, from everyday fans to respected pundits to even elite coaches, insisting they are losing interest. When Arne Slot said the English top flight was "not a joy to watch" many agreed with the Liverpool manager and the data backed up his argument.
Rayan Cherki has been made aware of what he must achieve at Manchester City before mid-game keepy-uppies can become a habit, with Gareth Barry telling GOAL what Pep Guardiolaâs message to the enigmatic Frenchman will be. Cherki has won a host of Premier League admirers as Cityâs on-field entertainer, but his demanding manager is all about end product.
Rayan Cherki delivered a match-winning performance for Manchester City against Chelsea on Sunday, but it was his antics that have attracted the attention of online supporters. The France international took advantage of a stoppage for a player injury to entertain himself on the touchline before eventually being substituted later in the second half.
Manchester City's trip to Chelsea on Sunday afternoon came into a more intense spotlight than anticipated after Saturday's set of Premier League results. Table-topping Arsenal surprisingly lost at home to Bournemouth to open the door to Pep Guardiola's side in the title race, while fifth-placed Liverpool avoided another slip-up against Fulham to put pressure on the Blues, who are chasing Champions League qualification.
Manchester City are breathing down Arsenal's necks after a dominant second-half display propelled them to a 3-0 win at Chelsea to close the gap on the Gunners and leave the title race in their own hands. Nico O'Reilly broke the deadlock with another crucial header in London just three weeks after his match-winning double in the Carabao Cup final before Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku struck to clinch the win.
Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo has been left in awe of Rayan Cherki's technical ability, and described the Frenchman as "one of the world's best" after the pair inspired Manchester City to a statement victory over Liverpool. The duo were in scintillating form at the Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiolaâs side secured their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 rout.
Manchester City forward Rayan Cherki found himself at the centre of a bizarre controversy during Saturdayâs FA Cup victory over Liverpool. The Frenchman was forced to offer a sheepish apology after cameras caught him wearing Hugo Ekitikeâs shirt while still sitting on the substitutes' bench following a jersey swap with the Liverpool forward.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has leaped to the defence of Rayan Cherki after the Manchester City playmaker was accused of disrespecting the Gunners during the Carabao Cup final. The French youngster sparked controversy by performing keepy-uppies during the match and taking a selfie in front of the dejected Arsenal squad at full-time.
Former France international Christophe Dugarry has launched a scathing attack on Rayan Cherki, questioning the immense hype surrounding the Manchester City playmaker. Despite his recent âŹ36.5 million move to England and an impressive debut season across all competitions, the 1998 World Cup winner believes the 22-year-old is far from being the finished article for the national side.
Rayan Cherki put himself in the spotlight at Wembley with a blatant piece of gamesmanship during Manchester Cityâs Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal. The Frenchman poked fun at the Gunners by flashing a grin at the cameras while feigning an injury after a challenge from Ben White.
A new video has shown Pep Guardiola embracing Rayan Cherki after the forward was substituted towards the end of Manchester City's Carabao Cup final triumph over Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. The France international was criticised in some quarters for juggling the ball with his side 2-0 up, with manager Guardiola seen shaking his head in response to the trickery.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has never been one to shy away from tactical scrutiny, often acknowledging the noise surrounding his team selections. Following the stalemate at the London Stadium, the spotlight has fallen firmly on his handling of Rayan Cherki, whose impact as a substitute stood in stark contrast to the starters' output.
Manchester Cityâs summer signing Rayan Cherki has long been hailed as one of the most natural talents in world football, but former Lyon teammate Remy Riou has shed light on the frustrating side of the playmakerâs game. Despite being described as a freestyle football player similar to Ronaldinho, Riou believes Cherkiâs tendency to overcomplicate things often hampered his efficiency during their time together in France.
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