'Rabona is my creativity' - Cherki
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Rayan Cherki was the star of the show in Manchester City's win over Sunderland on Saturday and one particular skill caught the eye.
The Frenchman provided two assists in the 3-0 victory, but it is the second one that will be remembered for a long time to come.
The 22-year-old turned Black Cats defender Trai Hume inside out before unleashing a delightful rabona cross which Phil Foden headed home.
Though boss Pep Guardiola said he wants Cherki to perfect the simple things, the forward himself feels it is what makes him a unique player.
"The rabona is my creativity," he said. "When I do this rabona I don't know where the ball is, I just think about putting the ball on the head of Erling [Haaland] or Foden and today it's good.
"I do it in all the games because it's my quality. All the time I play like a free soul because it's my life.
"I want to take pleasure, I want to give pleasure to the fans and today I'm very happy."