Rayan Cherki and Marc Guehi both shone as Manchester City eased past Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to blow the title race wide open with seven games of the season left to play
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Marc Guehi and Rayan Cherki following Man City's win vs Chelsea(Image: Sky Sports)
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Marc Guehi refused to accept the man-of-the-match award as Manchester City eased past his former side Chelsea. Pep Guardiola's men secured a dominant 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening.
Nico O’Reilly had given City the lead with his ninth goal of the season. Guehi then got on the scoresheet with a clinical finish, before Jeremy Doku netted an emphatic third.
The England defender was among those to catch the eye, with Gary Neville nominating him for the man-of-the-match award on commentary. But, in typically humble fashion, the defender instead chose to hand the award to teammate Rayan Cherki, who notched two assists on what was another standout showing.
Speaking after City’s victory, Guehi said: "In the second half especially, we did well. We just want to improve, get better. We keep our feet on the ground, recover and focus on the next one."
Cherki also spoke out after the game and gave his verdict on teeing up Guehi for his goal. He said: "When I gave the pass for him [Guehi], I'm not good because I don't know if he score. But when he did, I'm happy for him and the team. Now we can go and play against Arsenal, which is a big game for us.
"I don't feel the pressure. I just want to play with my teammates, give the pleasure [to the fans], give the good passes... for all the players because we need the goals."
City boss Pep Guardiola was also full of praise for the French playmaker following his outstanding performance. The Spanish coach said: "Rayan Cherki is an extraordinary talent. The second goal, the pass to Marc, he saw him!
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Cherki shone during Man City's win against Chelsea(Image: Getty Images)
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"We talk a lot, sometimes he plays in the positions close to Donnarumma. Your talent has to be in the final third. How good are you at winning games? Assists and something nobody can he. be there, close to Haaland and the wingers. We will bring the ball closer to you.
"After that, he is more practical and effective. But he's so young. If he understands that, he will be become an extraordinary player. He already is, but being more is good for him and Man City. But he's so young.”
City now sit six points behind Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand. They will take on the Gunners next weekend at the Etihad Stadium.
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