APP
Mobile
 
 

NowGoal> Predictions> News> Rayan Cherki,Manchester City,N...

Cherki Hits 50 Goal Contributions Milestone in City’s Win Over Forest

Cherki Hits 50 Goal Contributions Milestone in City’s Win Over Forest
Rayan Cherki reached a major career milestone during Manchester City’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest on December 27, 2025. The 22-year-old Frenchman was the architect of City's success at the City Ground, providing the assist for Tijjani Reijnders’ opener before smashing home a clinical 83rd-minute winner. With this "Man of the Match" performance, Cherki officially surpassed 50 direct goal involvements across Europe’s top five leagues (Ligue 1 and the Premier League), totaling 16 goals and 34 assists.

Since his summer move from Lyon, Cherki has rapidly adapted to Pep Guardiola's "Christmas tree" formation, dovetailing effectively with Phil Foden behind Erling Haaland. His assist against Forest took his tally to seven for the season, placing him at the top of the Premier League assist charts alongside Bruno Fernandes. His recent form has been particularly devastating; since November, Cherki has recorded eight goal involvements, a figure surpassed only by Haaland and Fernandes in the entire division.

The victory moved Manchester City provisionally to the top of the table, marking their eighth consecutive win across all competitions. For Cherki, who arrived with a reputation for flair but inconsistent output, the 2025/26 season has been a definitive breakthrough. By reaching the 50-goal contribution landmark at such a young age, he has firmly established himself as one of the Premier League's most creative forces and a vital component in City’s pursuit of another league title.
Copyright © 2026 Powered By Nowgoal All Rights Reserved.