Both Mikautadze and Cherki left Lyon under different circumstances, with the Georgian striker admitting that his exit from the French side was a "painful memory" after only one year. However, he has found his form in Spain, netting 11 goals in 36 matches to help Villarreal secure a strong position in the La Liga, currently sitting in third place.
Cherki, meanwhile, has lit up the Premier League since his summer switch from Lyon, registering four goals and ten assists in 27 appearances. He is playing a key role in City's title charge, and will be expected to feature again when they taken on Burnley in midweek.