Manchester City pulled off their biggest win of the season on Tuesday evening, thrashing Leeds United 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium and Riyad Mahrez was one of many players who impressed. The 30-year-old scored and grabbed an assist in a vintage performance and was given a player rating of 9/10 by the Manchester Evening News.
No player had more successful dribbles, no player had more crosses, only one player had more shots on target and only one player has created more chances against Leeds. The Algerian international was praised by supporters on social media as a result of his dominant showing.
Riyad Mahrez Excellent👍💙
— PRAJON (@PRAJON11) December 14, 2021
Mahrez was class last night
A proper underrated player— MCFC-Jay (@McfcJayM) December 15, 2021
Mahrez is world class
— Adrian🏴 (@mcfcAdriann) December 15, 2021
https://twitter.com/MarohOdiku/status/1471195367878311947?s=20
Mahrez been amazing today😍
— hamzA (@HxmzaN15) December 14, 2021
Same intensity, High pressing, even after being 3-0 up at Half Time.
Whatta Performance.KDB banger omg😍🔥
Foden, Bernardo, Rodri, Gundo, Mahrez.
Immense 👏🏻👏🏻Amazing Night.
Enjoyed it to the fullest.Come on @ManCity 💙💙💙#MCILEE#Mancity
— Tanmay Rathod (@aguer9320ooooo) December 14, 2021
Against Leeds, Mahrez played for 90 minutes, had 69 touches, completed 86.8% of his 38 passes, created four chances, had five shots with 60% hitting the target and one hitting the back of the net, whipped in seven crosses with three finding a teammate, had two interceptions and had five successful dribbles.
The 30-year-old has made 22 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring 10 goals with three assists. Mahrez hasn’t been a regular starter in the Premier League of late but has proven his worth when called upon and could be rewarded with another start against Newcastle United on Sunday.
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