Cherki shines as City rout Palace, BBC player ratings highlight the stars
Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park, extending Enzo Maresca’s winning start. BBC’s player ratings crown Rayan Cherki as the standout (average 8.54) after his two goals, with Haaland also among City’s top performers; Dias and Anderson contributed solid showings, while Palace’s best was Adam Wharton in the mid-6s and several others in the 5s. The piece lists full ratings for both teams and subs.