A Manchester City player broke four significant records against Liverpool, and it’s not Erling Haaland. The match between the titans ended 1-1, and this put an end to City’s long winning streak. In the last few years, Manchester City has reigned over other teams in the Premier League. However, Liverpool is the only team that has shown exceptional potential against Haaland’s team.
Even though the majority praised the Norwegian for scoring a magnificent goal, there was one soccer star who shined brighter during the game. This player showcased a highly appreciable performance when City locked horns with Liverpool on Saturday. Who is he, and what are the records he broke? Let’s find out.
Astonishing record-breaker from Manchester City and it’s not Erling Haaland!
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Despite the fact that the match between Manchester and Liverpool ended in a 1-1 draw, the performance of Jeremy Doku is worth appreciating. He is just 21 years old and is already showing that he is here to stay. When City clashed with Liverpool, the Belgian soccer star broke the record for most successful dribbles by a single player in a single match in the top five European leagues this season.
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Jérémy Doku today:
• Most successful dribbles by one player in a single match in the top 5 European leagues this season
• Most successful dribbles by one player in a single Premier League match in the last two seasons
• Most successful dribbles by a… https://t.co/qc3ewUKXwb
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Moreover, he set a record for the most successful dribbles by one player in a single Premier League match in the last two seasons. He is the only Manchester City player who has achieved the most successful dribbles in a single Premier League match since 2015/16. Additionally, he is the only player in the city who has won the most duels in a single Premier League match since the start of 2015/16.
Doku has put forward this incredible display in a single match, and there is no doubt that more will come from him. He also turned numerous eyeballs towards him when his team faced Bournemouth.
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Jeremy Doku was at his best during City Versus Bournemouth
When City clashed against The Cherries at Etihad, Doku proved his soccer prowess as he became the youngest player to have five goal involvements in a single match. The Belgian star also scored a spectacular goal for his team during that match. He created another record by becoming the youngest player with four assists in a match.
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The 21-year-old’s captivating display against the Cherries solidified his position as a rising star in the Premier League. Doku came to City from Rennes for $68.5 million, and now he has proved that the team made the right choice by signing him. Do you think that Jeremy Doku has the potential to become the next soccer superstar? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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