Manchester City‘s problem could rely upon Doku persevering with to provide moments of brilliance to pull his aspect in the direction of the end line.
He has scored in three successive appearances in all competitions for the primary time in his Manchester City profession.
On Saturday, the winger gave Michael Kayode a taxing time, twisting the Brentford full-back inside and outside all through the sport, and he might have scored within the opening two minutes however was thwarted by Caoimhin Kelleher.
His efficiency was extensively praised, with MOTD pundit Ashley Williams saying it’s “the most effective now we have seen of Jeremy Doku”.
The previous Wales worldwide defender added: “From a defender’s perspective, I’m not certain I might know cease him. He’s bodily sturdy, can go proper or left, his acceleration is one thing else but additionally his deceleration can depart you flat-footed.
“He was up in opposition to Kayode, who I actually fee, and he simply could not deal with him. He has been the most effective participant within the Premier League these previous couple of weeks.”
Former Metropolis striker Daniel Sturridge stated on Sky Sports activities: “He has been distinctive. The aim he scored on this sport was a factor of magnificence. It’s a good end.
“That’s the go-to end for him now. The repetitions in coaching are paying off. His sport is progressing, he’s turning into extra decisive in these moments.
“Confidence is essential for attackers, it’s crucial factor. In case you doubt your self at any time you will not make the distinction. Now he’s considering ‘I can do that, I can rating’.”
Doku’s good exhibiting made him simply the third participant within the Premier League this season to create six or extra possibilities and full six or extra dribbles after Bukayo Saka and Elliot Anderson.
“He’s a high participant,” stated Brentford boss Keith Andrews. “If it isn’t Doku, then another person will step up and that’s the luxurious Pep has – phenomenally proficient gamers, sport changers who can determine video games and that’s finally what occurred with the primary aim.”
Doku devoted his newest aim to his dad, who turned 60 on Saturday, saying: “It is his birthday.
“I’m turning into a dad quickly and he sacrificed his life for me each time, bringing me to the membership not realizing I might be what I’m now.
“For me that is a giant factor so him turning 60, I’m grateful and that’s the reason I needed to present this aim to him. Having him round is a blessing.”












