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Rayan Cherki Delivers Assist and Late Winner as Manchester City Edge Nottingham Forest

Guardiola's public endorsement underscores a rapid rise that strengthens his France case.

Overview

  • Starting at Nottingham Forest, Cherki set up Tijjani Reijnders for the opener, his seventh Premier League assist.
  • He then scored his second league goal for City from a late corner to seal a 2-1 away win.
  • On Friday, Pep Guardiola praised Cherki as "incredibly talented" and said "the sky is the limit."
  • The 22-year-old has shifted from rotation to regular starter in recent weeks within an attack featuring Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.
  • Signed from Lyon for a reported €35 million, his form boosts his World Cup prospects with France as new arrival Antoine Semenyo increases competition for minutes.