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Rayan Cherki praises Man City's performance, eyes more distribution

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:31 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Rayan Cherki praises Man City's performance, eyes more distribution

Summary

Rayan Cherki contributed to Man City's ongoing success with two assists in Week 1 and two goals in Week 2. In a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace, Cherki expressed mixed feelings about his own performance, stating it was 'so-so' despite his team's dominance. Manager Enzo Maresca commended Cherki's off-ball contributions and noted the team's desire to continue improving. With Man City leading the Premier League standings, Cherki aims to enhance his passing to better support teammates like Erling Haaland in future matches.

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By the Numbers

•Cherki had two assists and two goals in the first two weeks.
•Man City scored four goals in the match against Crystal Palace.
•Cherki rates his performance as 'so-so' despite the team's win.
•Manager Enzo Maresca praised the team's intensity and desire.
•Man City is 2-0 under new boss Enzo Maresca.

Latest Updates

9:31 PMYahoo Sports — 'So-so' Rayan Cherki pledges Man City to 'start another story' after Pep Guardiola

What they're saying

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Man City boss Enzo Maresca praised Cherki's off-ball work and his team's passion — "The intensity and the desire of the team has been very good. We scored four and we probably could've scored more."
— Yahoo Sports

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