Doku hits unique open play creativity milestone for Man City

Jeremy Doku has underlined his status as one of the Premier League’s most dangerous wide forwards by hitting a standout creative landmark for Manchester City.

The Belgian winger has now fashioned 50 chances for teammates in league action this season, and impressively, every single one has come from open play rather than set pieces.

That figure makes Doku the only player in the division to reach such a volume of chance creation exclusively from live-ball situations. It underlines how often he hurts opponents with his direct dribbling, acceleration and constant willingness to take on defenders one-versus-one. His movement off the ball and ability to break lines in transition have become a key feature of Pep Guardiola’s attacking blueprint.

As City chase more trophies, Doku’s creativity from open play gives the reigning champions a different kind of spark in the final third. With defenders already wary of his pace and trickery, his growing consistency in carving out clear openings only increases the threat of this Manchester City side as the run-in intensifies.