Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Cherki Masterclass Stuns Maresca as Manchester City Crush Crystal Palace
Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 in a Premier League match.
Rayan Cherki scored two goals and played very well.
Erling Haaland also scored twice.
City have now won their first two league games of the season.
Their new manager, Enzo Maresca, was impressed by Cherki’s hard work.
Cherki had been a substitute in the previous game but responded strongly when given a starting place.
Cherki said he was happy with the win but believed he could have played better.
He hopes to help build a new story at Manchester City.
Rayan Cherki scored twice as Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 in the Premier League.
Erling Haaland also scored twice in City’s second consecutive league win of the season.
Enzo Maresca praised Cherki’s work rate and defensive performance against Palace.
Cherki had been left out of City’s starting lineup against Bournemouth but provided two assists after coming on.
Cherki said the performance was only “so-so” and expressed a desire to improve and establish a new chapter at City.
- Who
- Rayan Cherki, Erling Haaland, Enzo Maresca, Manchester City and Crystal Palace.
- What
- Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1, with Cherki and Haaland each scoring twice.
- When
- Friday, during the Premier League season described in the article.
- Where
- Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace’s home ground.
- Why
- Cherki was given a starting opportunity after being left out against Bournemouth, while City sought to continue its strong start under Maresca.
Maresca’s Assessment
Cherki’s Assessment
Quality of the performance
Maresca’s Assessment
Maresca called Cherki’s work off the ball “unbelievable,” praised his intensity and said he controlled Wharton.
Cherki’s Assessment
Cherki described his own performance as only “so-so,” saying he struggled to find space in the first half and could have moved the ball more.
Role at Manchester City
Maresca’s Assessment
Maresca said Cherki is helping the team and will continue to help in the future.
Cherki’s Assessment
Cherki said he wants to prove himself, score and begin a new chapter after the previous story involving Pep Guardiola.
- Result
- Manchester City 4-1 Crystal Palace
- Competition
- Premier League
- Cherki’s goals
- Two
- Haaland’s goals
- Two
- City’s start
- Two wins from two league matches
- Previous match
- Cherki came off the bench against Bournemouth and supplied two assists
- Manager
- Enzo Maresca