Cherki dazzles as Man City beat Palace
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- Rayan Cherki produced 'glorious touches and dribbling skills' capped with goals showing 'genius and arrogance,' earning the match's highest rating of 8 from BBC Sport raters
- Erling Haaland scored with a trademark header and a powerhouse finish, extending his record of scoring in all six of his Premier League appearances at Selhurst Park
- Adam Wharton was singled out as a 'class act' with composure, vision and a superb range of passing, the highest-rated Palace player at 7
- Yeremy Pino struck a splendid free-kick for Palace that was ultimately recorded as a Gianluigi Donnarumma own goal
- Marc Guehi received a warm welcome on his return to Selhurst Park, deployed in central defence rather than his previous midfield role
Why it matters: Cherki's match-winning 'genius' display positions the Frenchman as a potential focal point of Maresca's City project, while Haaland extending his perfect scoring record at Selhurst Park to six straight Premier League visits reinforces his reliability in this specific fixture.
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