Jeremy Doku, the Manchester City winger, delivered an outstanding performance in the match against Brighton & Hove Albion. Following two consecutive defeats against Wolves and Arsenal, City returned to their winning ways with a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium.

Although Ansu Fati’s second-half goal couldn’t overturn Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland’s first-half strikes, Doku made a significant impact on the game. Despite not scoring on this occasion, he had a remarkable start by providing the assist for Alvarez’s opening goal, giving former City player James Milner a challenging time in the first few minutes of the game.

Throughout his 75 minutes on the pitch, Doku showcased his attacking threat, recording 56 touches in total. He made two key passes, had three attempts on goal, and successfully completed 83% of his dribbles. The Belgian winger, who was signed by City for £55 million in the previous summer transfer window, also demonstrated his defensive abilities by winning eight out of ten ground duels and making one tackle.

Doku’s impressive performance resulted in Milner being substituted at halftime, presumably due to his difficulties in defending against the City star. SofaScore awarded the winger an overall match rating of 8.3/10, making him the highest-rated player of the day.

Considering his performance, it is highly likely that Doku has positioned himself for a spot in the starting lineup for City’s upcoming Premier League match against Manchester United next weekend.