NewzManchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 on Friday, a match highlighted by an "unbelievable" performance from midfielder Rayan Cherki. Following the victory, City manager Enzo Maresca publicly praised Cherki’s contribution to the result.
The performance follows a period of tension regarding Cherki's role within the squad. Maresca acknowledged that the French midfielder had expressed frustration after being excluded from the starting line-up during the team's 2-1 Premier League opening win against Bournemouth the previous weekend.
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