Overview
- Cherki set up two Haaland goals in Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad.
- Haaland praised Cherki’s ability to slip passes through from anywhere on the pitch, invoking Kevin De Bruyne’s vision and calling for continued development.
- The Bournemouth display capped a resurgence for Cherki, who scored off the bench at Wolves and then produced a goal and an assist at Swansea after six weeks out injured.
- Analysts highlighted the link-up’s promise while noting it is based on a small sample and that upcoming matches against Dortmund and Liverpool will better gauge its impact.
- City exploited Bournemouth’s high defensive line through Cherki’s quick, incisive passing, a potential edge in a title race where Arsenal hold a six-point lead.