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Cherki and Haaland double up in Manchester City cruise at Crystal Palace
All who attend the Rayan Cherki show know the ticket comes with a guarantee of entertainment. Enzo Maresca, a manager famed for his obsessive positional control, does not need to put limits on the Manchester City wizard. Cherki has to feel free and he was at his creative best against Crystal Palace, who were in this game before City’s creative heartbeat took it away from them in the second half.
TL;DR
- Rayan Cherki scored twice, including a mazy run and a deft finish, against Crystal Palace.
- Erling Haaland also scored a brace, marking his return to form.
- Manchester City secured a comfortable victory after a slow start.
- Crystal Palace struggled to contain Cherki's creativity and City's attack.
- Enzo Maresca is looking to strengthen the midfield, with potential interest in Enzo Fernández.
- Ayyoub Bouaddi made his debut for City after an £86m transfer.