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  "id": 4134289,
  "title": "Maresca salutes ‘unbelievable’ Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/maresca-salutes-unbelievable-cherki-after-man-city-star-sinks-palace",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T07:06:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/world-soccer/maresca-salutes-unbelievable-cherki-after-man-city-star-sinks-palace/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Enzo Maresca praised Rayan Cherki's \"unbelievable\" performance in Manchester City's 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Cherki had been left out of the starting lineup in the previous match but came on as a substitute to provide assists and score a brace in his first start under Maresca. The France midfielder worked hard to control Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, according to Maresca. Cherki acknowledged his performance could be better but expressed his desire to play more and score. He is eager to become a key figure under Maresca, who emphasized the team's strong start and Haaland's importance for their championship push.",
  "summary": "\"Everyone knows his quality but when he works hard off the ball,\" Maresca said",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Haaland and Cherki at the double as Man City thrash Palace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/haaland-and-cherki-at-the-double-as-man-city-thrash-palace",
        "published": "2026-08-28T18:26:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Doubles for Cherki, Haaland as Man City cruise to 4-1 win over Palace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/doubles-for-cherki-haaland-as-man-city-cruise-to-4-1-win-over-palace",
        "published": "2026-08-28T21:21:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/maresca-salutes-unbelievable-cherki-after-man-city-star-sinks-palace",
        "published": "2026-08-28T21:53:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Bayern ease to another opening day win and Man City cruise against Crystal Palace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/bayern-ease-to-another-opening-day-win-and-man-city-cruise-against",
        "published": "2026-08-28T21:53:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL table: Man City go top with 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/epl-table-man-city-go-top-with-4-1-thrashing-of-crystal-palace",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:38:39.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}