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Manchester City clinched a 5-3 win over Sunderland in a game highlighted by Rayan Cherki’s standout display and Antoine Semenyo’s two goals. Enzo Fernandez netted his first City goal with a curling free-kick, while Haaland ended his drought against Sunderland with a late finish. The ratings show a mix of sharp attacking moments and some defensive lapses, with several substitutes making limited impacts.
Rayan Cherki shone for a rotated France side by scoring in a 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast, who benefited from Diallo’s second-half strike after Guela Doue’s equaliser. Despite Mbappe’s near-misses and France’s early dominance, defensive lapses and limited impact from subs left Deschamps’ team with concerns ahead of the World Cup in a disjointed warm-up.
Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad to tighten the title race; City dominated play and got Haaland’s late winner while Cherki sparked for City, and Arsenal’s showings suggest they’re still in it on a narrow goal-difference edge with five games remaining, ahead of pivotal fixtures including a Champions League tilt for Arsenal.
Manchester City have agreed to sign 21-year-old Rayan Cherki from Lyon for around €40 million, with the deal set to be finalized and potentially included in City's squad for the upcoming Club World Cup. Cherki, known for his versatility and creative attacking play, has had a standout season and is also a France international. The transfer follows Lyon's financial struggles and interest from other clubs like Fulham and Paris Saint-Germain.