Sub Cherki rescues result for Maresca — player ratings for Man City v Bournemouth
Player ratings have been published for the Manchester City vs Bournemouth fixture. The standout contributor was substitute Cherki, whose intervention rescued a result that had otherwise looked uncertain for Maresca's side. The ratings piece provides individual assessments of both sets of players, reflecting a match in which the bench impact proved decisive.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukWhen a substitute changes the course of a result, it says something about both the starter who was replaced and the quality of the squad's depth. Cherki's cameo rescuing points for Man City reinforces the idea that Pep Guardiola's bench is capable of altering games — a luxury few sides in the division enjoy. The contrast with Bournemouth, who could not find a similar intervention, will be a talking point heading into the next round of fixtures.
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Data source: bbc.co.uk (via Socc360). Last updated .
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