Manchester City commenced their Premier League campaign successfully, securing a dominant 4-0 victory over Wolves. New signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki made impactful debuts, with Reijnders scoring and assisting and Cherki becoming the second-youngest player to score on debut. Erling Haaland contributed significantly with two goals. Guardiola expressed positivity regarding his new players while remaining cautious due to last season's lack of trophies. He praised Reijnders’ ability to create space and highlighted Cherki’s creativity in tight situations, emphasizing the need for quality in attacking plays.
Tijjani Reijnders became just the second player to both score and assist for the club on their Premier League debut, after Sergio Aguero in 2011.
Cherki's late goal made him the second-youngest player to score for City on their Premier League debut at 21 years and 364 days old.
Guardiola praised Tijjani’s pace and rhythm, stating he can make runs inside spaces that defenders create. He was exceptional at Milan and for the national team.
Guardiola highlighted Cherki's unique creativity and quality in the final third, identifying the need for special talent against tight defenses.
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