Man City star Rayan Cherki had priceless reaction to controversial 'demotion' on EA Sports FC 27

Manchester City Rayan Cherki was stunned after hearing he had not been given five-star skills on the new EA Sports FC 27 game.

Cherki has started the new Premier League season in electric fashion, with two goals and two assists in three appearances for Enzo Maresca's side.

In his debut season after joining City, only Bruno Fernandes registered more assists in the Premier League.

A fine campaign has seen Cherki's overall rating improve to 86 on this year's edition. However, the Frenchman is not best pleased with some of his stats on his card.

Rayan Cherki's priceless reaction to being told he didn't have five star skills

Although he accepts his pace is about right, the former Lyon man believes his shooting ought to be higher.

He was also unhappy about his physical only been 67. However, the big fury from Cherki was the fact that he was informed has four-star skills on the game - as opposed to the perfect five star he was given the previous year.

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Marc Guehi and Elliot Anderson were also left in disbelief, with a shocked Cherki replying, "I have four?! Nah! Is it true?"

A concerned Anderson asked presenter FG, "So he's lost a star?".

He was then urged to tell EA his frustrations, to which he responded, "I will show them this year".

But FG finished the prank on Cherki, confirming that he does indeed have both five star skills along with five star weak foot.

On EA FC 27, Cherki is the fourth-highest player from City. Haaland is top with a rating of 91, with Gianluigi Donnarumma following behind on 89.

City captain Ruben Dias is in third with an overall rating of 87.

Rayan Cherki tops Premier League stat after incredible start to the Premier League season

Due to him not being fully fit following on from the Community Shield, Cherki started the new campaign under the bench against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.

With City trailing 1-0, he proved to be the difference - registering two assists as City turned it around for a winning start.

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Cherki then scored twice in a scintillating performance in a 4-1 win away at Crystal Palace in which he admitted he was about to be taken off before demanding Maresca keep him on.

But the entertaining Frenchman stands at the very best in the league this term. That's according to WhoScored, who have him down as their highest-rated player.

He has been given a rating of 8.02, putting him ahead of Vitaly Janelt, Cody Gakpo, Haaland, Bruno Fernandes, Cole Palmer and many more.