Oscar Bobb and Rayan Cherki dazzled for Manchester City as they won 4-0 against Wolves in their Premier League opener.
The Norwegian was a joy to watch on the right-wing as he set up Tijjani Reijnders’ goal and danced past his opponents for fun, justifying why Manchester City could sell Savinho to Tottenham Hotspur.
As for Rayan Cherki, his stunning strike from outside the box was a reminder that despite his other teammates’ heroics against Wolves, the Frenchman could still be City’s most exciting signing.
Manchester City fans praised Cherki’s cameo against Wolves as he seamlessly slotted into proceedings, linking up with his teammates and thriving in tight pockets of space effortlessly.
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Oscar Bobb raves about Rayan Cherki after Wolves vs Man City
Being a natural number 10 himself, Oscar Bobb would be keen to learn from a player like the former Lyon playmaker despite being a year younger than him.
Bobb labelled Cherki as “world-class” and the early signs suggest that City have well and truly signed a special player.
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After Manchester City beat Wolves, Bobb commented on Cherki’s post-match Instagram post by writing: “What a player.”
Other Sky Blues players lauded the silky technician as well, with John Stones posting two ‘clapping emojis’, Nathan Ake using the ‘raised hands emoji’ and Rico Lewis commenting the number 10 to signify his teammate’s new shirt number.
Rayan Cherki praises Oscar Bobb
It’s safe to say that the 21-year-old has plenty of admirers at the Etihad Stadium already.
Even Pep Guardiola dubbed Cherki “unbelievable” and claimed that in the final third, he is “extraordinary.”
As Bobb lauded Cherki, he returned the compliment to him by writing: “Pff, it’s you” as the Manchester City duo celebrated their victory against Wolves.
All in all, City had a day to remember and in their next game against Tottenham, they will be hoping to take home the all-important three points as well.