Hart calls Cherki a genius after City beat Sunderland

Joe Hart was left purring as Rayan Cherki found the net in a five-goal Manchester City win.

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What happened. Rayan Cherki scored for Manchester City in their 5-3 Premier League win over Sunderland. Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart described the forward as a "genius" for the strike.

• City ran out 5-3 winners in an eight-goal Premier League thriller at home.
• Hart's praise came during his Match of the Day punditry segment.
• Cherki's goal was the moment that drew the pundit's admiration.

“I think he's a genius”

— Joe Hart

Cherki's finish and Hart's praise will keep the forward in the spotlight after City's high-scoring win.

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