Cherki comes off bench to inspire City’s 2-1 comeback against Bournemouth

Manchester City secured an incredible 2-1 victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday, thanks to a dramatic late comeback spearheaded by Rayan Cherki. The playmaker was initially left on the bench by new boss Enzo Maresca, who chose Phil Foden and Antoine Semenyo instead. However, with the team trailing to Marcus Tavernier's early goal, Maresca made a crucial substitution in the 62nd minute.

Cherki, who has been dealing with a World Cup hangover, came on as a fresh option and immediately made his presence felt. He headed in a corner from Marc Guehi in the 84th minute, equalizing, and then delivered a pinpoint pass for Josko Gvardiol, who netted the winning goal just two minutes later with stoppage time. Maresca praised Cherki's impact, describing him as "unbelievable" and stating that his inclusion was a smart plan.

While Cherki's volatile personality and flamboyant style may have annoyed Pep Guardiola last season, Maresca had no issues with his character or ability. The victory marked Maresca's first win since replacing Guardiola and proved to be a joyous occasion for both the players and fans.