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FORGET RICE & CAICEDO: WHY RAYAN CHERKI IS NOW THE PREMIER LEAGUE'S MUST-WATCH MIDFIELD KING
Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki is being hailed as an "old-school" genius. See how he compares to Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice.
Rory Jennings from talkSPORT thinks Rayan Cherki, not Declan Rice or Moises Caicedo, is the best midfielder in the Premier League right now.
Rice and Caicedo have both been great for Arsenal and Chelsea this season. Arsenal is leading the Premier League with 39 points, a little ahead of Manchester City and Aston Villa. Chelsea's had a rough patch recently, but Caicedo just got back from a ban in their 2-2 draw against Newcastle.
Lots of folks see those two as the top midfielders in the league because they're so important to their teams.
But Jennings is all about Rayan Cherki, who Man City got from Lyon for only £34 million this summer.
Rayan Cherki could be the best midfielder in the league right now, Jennings said on Drive. I really think he could be the best in the midfield.
Just look at how well and how consistently he's been playing.
He's just great to watch. He reminds me of those old-school, free-spirited players from the '70s who just played with flair.
Jennings went on, He really loves the game. He's not stuck in a system at all.
And Pep Guardiola seems to be getting the best out of him.
He's got quick feet, a knack for goals, and a great finish. I think he's one of the best players in the league, for sure.
Cherki was one of several new players Man City picked up this summer, including Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Even though he's only started seven league games because of a thigh issue he got in August, Cherki's been making a splash since he came back, racking up six Premier League assists.
But here's a different view:
Joe Cole, who used to star for Chelsea, isn't buying what Jennings is saying. Way back in November, Joe said Caicedo is the best midfielder in the world when it comes to bossing the field.
"I think he's close to being the best, maybe even is," Cole said on talkSPORT back then.
I watched him at Brighton and thought, 'He's the best midfielder in the world between the boxes.'
In today's game, where it's all about moving the ball and gaining ground, he's the best at it.
He breaks up plays, he's technically great, and I was wondering if he could score goals. Now he's adding goals to his game. And he's stepping up as a leader, too.
He's the most important player at Chelsea. If we had a final tomorrow, I'd want him on the team sheet first.
He's incredible, and that £100 million price tag is looking like a steal now.
NOTTINGHAM FOREST VS MAN CITY: CAN SEAN DYCHE END A 30-YEAR WINLESS RUN ON SATURDAY?
Nottingham Forest aims to break a 30-year streak against Manchester City. Discover if Sean Dyche can finally beat Pep Guardiola.
Nottingham Forest wants to break a 30-year losing run against Manchester City this Saturday and stop them from making history.
The East Midlands team is in 17th place as they get ready to play Pep Guardiola's squad.
After losing 1-0 to Fulham on Monday, Sean Dyche has a lot to think about before taking on one of the hottest teams in the league at the City Ground.
Man City is expected to win. They're trying to climb from second place to finish 2025 in first.
When they hit the field in the East Midlands, Man City will try and keep up a winning run that started way back in 1995.
What can Nottingham Forest do to stop Man City?
It's been thirty years since Nottingham Forest won back-to-back league games against Man City.
They won 1-0 back in March, but Man City already got even by winning the FA Cup semi-final less than two months later.
Plus, Man City has been on fire in the Premier League, winning their last five games and their last three by 3-0 scorelines.
No team in English top-flight history has ever won four straight matches by three or more goals without letting the other team score.
Also, Man City hasn't lost any of their last 10 Premier League games played between Christmas and New Year's Eve, winning eight and drawing two.
Sean Dyche is still trying to get his first Premier League win against Pep Guardiola, having lost 14 of 16 matches.
If Forest doesn't win on Saturday, Dyche will tie Steve Bruce's record for most losses against Sir Alex Ferguson.
A lot is riding on this game for both teams.
Since it's the 12:30 PM kickoff on Saturday, both teams can make big strides with a win.
Forest could get eight points above the relegation zone, while Man City could jump to first place before Arsenal plays Brighton & Hove Albion later that day.
FROM MUNICH TO LONDON? THE SECRET REASON LEON GORETZKA WANTS TOTTENHAM MOVE NOW
Thomas Frank is ready to spend! Discover why Ruben Neves, Dusan Vlahovic, and Leon Goretzka are on Tottenham's 2026 transfer radar.
Looks like Tottenham might be busy during the January transfer window. Thomas Frank himself suggested as much.
We'll definitely be in the market, no doubt, the Dane said. We want new players in as early as possible, like always, and we'll see if we can get anyone before January 31st.
The winter window isn't just about signing players for now, though. Premier League clubs can chat with players in foreign leagues whose contracts are up in the summer, aiming for a pre-contract agreement for a free summer transfer.
Tottenham could take advantage of this, as quite a few players could be signed for free next summer.
Here are three players who might interest Tottenham in January...
Ruben Neves
Neves left Wolves for Al Hilal in 2023, but his contract with the Saudi Arabian club ends next summer. At 28, he captained Wolves when they were promoted to the Premier League in 2018 and played over 250 times for them in six years, so he has tons of experience. Al Hilal reportedly paid £47 million for him, so getting him for free would be a great move for Tottenham. But he'll probably have a lot of offers, and Spurs might even try to buy the Portuguese star in January for less money.
Dusan Vlahovic
The Serbian player is a surprise pick. Word is, Vlahovic doesn't plan to renew his Juventus contract, so he's expected to leave next summer. At 25, he's previously been linked to the Premier League, especially Arsenal in 2021. He’d give Frank more choices besides Dominic Solanke and Richarlison. The striker has scored six goals in 17 games for the Italian team this season, and a deal seems possible.
Leon Goretzka
This would be a real statement. The German player has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium recently. At the moment, the midfielder is happy to leave the Bundesliga champions. Goretzka is 30 years old; he has nearly 300 appearances for Bayern. And he'd bring skill and a winning attitude to the Spurs team.
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