Cherki’s Rabona Assist in Man City’s 3-0 Win Tightens Premier League Race

Guardiola hailed Cherki as exceptional, saying he had never seen even Messi deliver a cross like that.

Overview

Manchester City defeated Sunderland 3-0, with goals from Rúben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and Phil Foden.
Rayan Cherki recorded two assists, including a rabona cross that Foden headed in for City’s third.
Cherki also set up the opener for Dias, while Foden provided the pass for Gvardiol’s strike.
The Etihad crowd gave Cherki a standing ovation as Guardiola praised the 22-year-old’s personality and technique.
The victory brought City within two points of Arsenal after the leaders lost to Aston Villa, with Real Madrid away next in Europe before a visit to Crystal Palace.