Rayan Cherki attempts bottle flip during Manchester City’s 0-3 win over Chelsea

Rayan Cherki attempts bottle flip during Manchester City’s 0-3 win over Chelsea

• Viral footage has emerged of Cherki attempting a ‘bottle flip’ during City’s 3-0 win at Chelsea.
• The Frenchman was the architect by providing two assists to close the gap on leaders Arsenal.
• Pep Guardiola’s side now sit just six points behind the Gunners with a game in hand.

The latest moment of entertainment from Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki has surfaced following the 0-3 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

City capitalised on a stumble from Arsenal to breathe new life into the Premier League title race, following Bournemouth’s surprise victory over the North London side on Saturday afternoon.

The Blues travelled to the capital themselves knowing that three points would cut the deficit to just six points, and despite a cagey first half, City’s second-half surge dismantled Liam Rosenior’s side.

Rayan Cherki was once again the standout performer for the visitors, playing with a level of confidence that bordered on nonchalance. The Frenchman’s vision unlocked the Chelsea defence twice in six minutes, first crossing for Nico O’Reilly to head home before feeding Marc Guehi for a clinical second.

It was a performance that combined elite tactical discipline with the kind of playful flair that has quickly made him a fan favourite at the Etihad Stadium, and throughout the football community.

Cherki’s playful moment at the Bridge

But following a dominant performance from Pep Guardiola’s players in London at the weekend, one fan caught the moment Rayan Cherki became obsessed with attempting to ‘bottle flip’ during a brief break in play at Stamford Bridge.

The lighthearted moment occurred in the second half while medical staff attended to an injury to Nico O’Reilly on the pitch, as Cherki repeatedly tried to land the bottle upright near the touchline – much to the amusement of supporters.

The France international’s antics provided a stark contrast to the high-stakes pressure of the ongoing Premier League title race, perhaps illustrating the calm and relaxed atmosphere currently permeating through the Manchester City camp.

How City’s 3-0 win pressures Arsenal

This injection of personality comes at a perfect time as now City prepare for a season-defining ‘winner-takes-all’ clash at the Etihad Stadium against Arsenal next Sunday at 16:30 BST.

With the gap at the top narrowing and Manchester City possessing a crucial game in hand against Crystal Palace at home which is still to be rescheduled, the momentum has swung firmly back toward Manchester.

And if Rayan Cherki can maintain this level of composure and creativity under the lights at the Etihad Stadium in the coming weeks, the quest for another Premier League crown looks increasingly likely to succeed.