Rayan Cherki assisted both Manchester City goals in their 2–1 comeback win over Bournemouth in 2026–27 Premier League Matchweek 1.
Cherki made his impact from the bench as Manchester City recovered from falling behind. His two assists helped City score twice in the closing stages and begin Enzo Maresca’s reign with a victory.
The match was played at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 23 August. Bournemouth held the lead for much of the contest, but City’s late response transformed the result from a home defeat into a three-point start.
This was a particularly notable contribution because Cherki did not need to score himself to decide the match. Creating both goals made him the central attacking figure in City’s comeback and one of the clearest individual stories of the opening weekend.