It's not often the goal scorer has a look of wonder in his eyes, but Phil Foden's smiling mouth was agape after turning a Rayan Cherki rabona cross into the Sunderland goal.

Rayan Cherki has dedicated his magical Rabona assist in the 3-0 Premier League victory over Sunderland to the City fans, declaring his desire to give pleasure to all who are watching. Match Report

Report and match highlights as Man City turned on the style to see off Sunderland and move within two points of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League; Ruben Dias netted a screamer from range, before scoring was rounded off by Phil Foden,

"The biggest quality of Messi is the simplicity of Messi, the simple things he does perfectly," Guardiola said after noting that he never saw Messi pull off a rabona cross.

City had squandered a two-goal advantage in their last home game against Leeds and turned a four-goal lead over Fulham in mid-week to a narrow win by a single strike. They had a couple of nervy moments in the second half, including Granit Xhaka hammering the post and Gianluigi Donnarumma saving from Wilson Isidor from point-blank range.

Pep Guardiola says he is delighted with Rayan Cherki's contribution in the 3-0 win over Sunderland. The French playmaker gave a mature and, at times, magical display against the Black Cats, topping his day off with an outrageous Rabona cross for Phil Foden to put the game to bed.

Wydad AC and RCD Espanyol are both interested in Pau FC midfielder Rayan Touzghar, putting the 22-year-old in an interesting transfer situation this winter.

Manchester City make one change from their incredible 5-4 win at Fulham on Tuesday. Rayan Cherki returns to the side in place of Tijjani Reijnders, who drops to the bench. Man City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes,