If there was an air of inevitability about Erling Haaland scoring Manchester City's first two goals against Bournemouth on Sunday, the same could not be said of the man who provided both of the assists.

City fans were angry when Wirtz chose a move to Anfield instead of becoming De Bruyne's successor at the Etihad, yet a cut-price Cherki soon lifted the mood. When the two played against each other for their national teams in the UEFA Nations League, the lack of a £82m difference between the pair enthused Blues even more.

Rayan Cherki assisted twice during Manchester City's 3-1 win over Bournemouth and Kevin De Bruyne would be proud of one statistic.

Arsenal's Max Dowman has made history by becoming the first 15-year-old to play in the UEFA Champions League, shifting Youssoufa Moukoko and Lamine Yamal to second and third respectively.

Erling Haaland has praised Rayan Cherki after the Frenchman provided two assists for the striker in our 3-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth. Cherki's clever header sent Haaland through to strike our opener, before Tyler Adams bundled in a leveller for the Cherries shortly after.

Pep Guardiola fielded Rayan Cherki and Phil Foden in tandem against transitional kings Bournemouth. He will have enjoyed the results; Erling Haaland certainly did.

Rayan Cherki shone against Bournemouth (3-1) with two assists for Erling Haaland. But despite this outstanding performance, Pep Guardiola did not want to get carried away. Rayan Cherki is still far from his prime. On the contrary: the Manchester City coach ...

Rayan Cherki was one of many players who played well for Manchester City yesterday in their 3-1 win over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium yesterday. Cherki put in a dazzling disp