Cherki "s**t", Foden threat, Mateta injury, Haaland brace
Manchester City player Rayan Cherki delivered a strong second-half performance, scoring two goals in a victory against Crystal Palace. Manager Enzo Maresca praised Cherki's improved defensive work rate, signaling a potential shift in the player's role under the new leadership.
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Scout Notes FPL notes: Cherki “s**t”, Foden threat, Mateta injury + Haaland brace August 29 75 comments 29 August 2026 75 comments Skonto Rigga Share: Rayan Cherki (£7.6m) produced a second-half masterclass as Manchester City made it two wins from two under Enzo Maresca.
Find more Crystal Palace v Man City stats in our new Match Centre CHERKI, CHERKI, S**T, S**T Cherki was actually pretty quiet in the first half, although there was one dance through the Palace defence to set up a huge headed chance for Phil Foden (£7.0m) after 27 minutes. The French playmaker then shot tamely at Dean Henderson (£5.0m) on the stroke at half-time.
Indeed, it doesn’t sound like Cherki was too far away from getting hooked at the break.
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