Rayan Cherki put himself in the spotlight at Wembley with a blatant piece of gamesmanship during Manchester City’s 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 City’s 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 playmaker’s game. Despite being described as a freestyle football player similar to Ronaldinho, Riou believes Cherki’s tendency to overcomplicate things often hampered his efficiency during their time together in France.

Pep Guardiola has criticised the Leeds United supporters who booed the Muslim Manchester City players observing Ramadan when they broke their fast during Saturday's Premier League match. The City coach called for more tolerance and said that respecting other religions was part of living in the modern world, while Leeds' assistant boss Edmund Riemer said he was also disappointed with the reaction.