Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca praised Rayan Cherki for a "complete" performance after his double inspired a 4-1 victory at Crystal Palace. The win marks City's second consecutive victory under Maresca following last weekend's 2-1 win over Bournemouth. Erling Haaland opened the scoring with a header before Cherki netted a solo goal in the 54th minute.

Despite Palace pulling one back through Yeremy Pino, Cherki extended the lead with a long-range strike in the 59th minute, and Haaland sealed the win late on. Cherki, who started on the bench against Bournemouth, provided two assists in that match and was named Player of the Match at Selhurst Park. Maresca highlighted Cherki's off-ball work and pressing intensity, stating the young attacker is "happy" to contribute to the team's success.

With the transfer window closing, Jack Grealish remains an omission amid interest from Everton, Sunderland, and Aston Villa, though Maresca indicated a decision is pending within 72 hours.