How good is Rayan Cherki? How many new faces does Maresca still need? Crystal Palace vs Man City takeaways

Analysis of Manchester City's Premier League win at Selhurst Park on Friday night

Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 in the Premier League with Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland both scoring twice

Rayan bagged a stunning brace at Selhurst Park but was heavily critical of his performance

Full Time After Extra Time This is a live match. Extra Time Half Time Crystal Palace vs Manchester City. Premier League. 8:00pm, Friday 28th August 2026. Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace 1 G Donnarumma (56th minute own goal) Manchester City 4 E Haaland (17th minute, 84th minute) M Cherki (54th minute, 59th minute) Watch m

Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland were involved in a chaotic post-match interview after the win over Crystal Palace

Erling Haaland keeps up outstanding record against Crystal Palace as Rayan Cherki also scores twice

All who attend the Rayan Cherki show know the ticket comes with a guarantee of entertainment. Enzo Maresca, a manager famed for his obsessive positional control, does not need to put limits on the Manchester City wizard. Cherki has to feel free and he was at his creative best against Crystal Palace, who were in this ga

Manchester City make it back-to-back wins to start the Premier League season as Crystal Palace slip to another defeat.