Jeremy Doku was the star of the day as Manchester City blew Bournemouth away at the Etihad in the Premier League.
Manchester City youngster, Jeremy Doku, has achieved a remarkable feat after he smashed a Premier League record following his outstanding performance in the seven-goal thriller against Bournemouth.
Doku was the star as he set two records to help Manchester City thrash the Cherries 6-1 in the Premier League on Saturday at the Etihad.
Doku show
The 21-year-old shone like a million stars as the champions produced a dominant and one-sided affair at home.
Doku scored one and assisted four of the six goals to finally announce his arrival in the league. The performance saw him set two fantastic records.
He became the youngest player to contribute five goals in a single game in the Premier League, and he also became the youngest to assist four goals.
Portuguese midfielder, Bernard Silva, twice benefited from Doku’s largesse, with Phil Foden, Manual Akanji, and Nathan Ake also on the scoresheet for the defending champions.
The Belgian international’s future in the Premier League looks incredibly promising. His record-breaking performance has solidified his place as one of the rising stars in the division.
Doku’s display has alerted football fans around the world, who will now expect more sensational outings from the winger.
Doku’e remarkable feat fired City back to the top of the table, at least for the next 24 hours, when former leaders Tottenham take on Chelsea in the London derby.
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