Manchester City take Rayan Cherki off at halftime in the Premier League

Four days after shining in the Champions League against AEK Athens (5-1), the young former Lyon player Rayan Cherki was substituted at halftime this Saturday, as Manchester City fell 1-2 on the pitch at Aston Villa in the match.

This outing confirms a trend already observed since the start of the season, the former Lyon player alternating brilliant performances and dull matches.

For Manchester City supporters, the season is becoming an all‑or‑nothing gamble around Cherki, whose performances remain inconsistent.

Four days earlier, he had shone during the 5-1 victory over AEK Athens in the Champions League, reminding everyone of his potential.