Manchester City: Rayan Cherki's incredible contribution-per-minute ratio

Rayan Cherki's incredible contribution-per-minute ratio

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Manchester City suffered a setback on their trip to Norway on Tuesday in the Champions League, falling 3-1 to Bodo/Glimt. Although Rayan Cherki found the back of the net, his effort wasn't enough to spare his side from disappointment.

Trailing after a Kasper Hogh brace (22', 24') and a goal from Jens Hauge (58'), the Citizens pulled one back through Rayan Cherki in the 60th minute. But Rodri's red card just two minutes later proved costly, and Pep Guardiola's men suffered their second defeat of the 2025-2026 Champions League campaign.

The French international, of Algerian descent, boasts a remarkable stat: one goal contribution every 82 minutes. He has been involved in 18 goals across 1,467 minutes played for Manchester City.

Despite this defeat, the Manchester side remains seventh with 13 points and is still virtually qualified for the round of 16.

Manchester City will host Galatasaray on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. GMT for the eighth and final matchday of the linear phase of the Champions League, as they look to secure their place in the Top 8.