🚨 Manchester City go top of the Premier League as Cherki shines | OneFootball

Cherki on fire! 

To kick off the 18th day of the Premier League, Manchester City struggled but eventually secured a win on Nottingham Forest's turf (2-1).

After a very closed first half with no shots on target, the Citizens made the difference right after the break.

Assisted by a very inspired Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders opened the scoring with a clinical finish in the 48th minute.

However, City wavered when Forest equalized shortly after the hour mark.

Superbly launched on a counterattack, Omari Hutchinson finished with a beautiful strike to reward the great collective work of Sean Dyche's men.

As Forest pushed and City seemed fatigued, the turning point came in the 83rd minute.

From a corner, Gvardiol headed the ball to Cherki, who blasted through the defense with a low half-volley from the edge of the box. A decisive goal that secured three points for the Skyblues.

With this victory, Manchester City temporarily takes the lead in the standings, greatly aided by a stellar Rayan Cherki (13 matches, 7 assists).

The French international is now the top assist provider in the Premier League.

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