Oleksandr Zinchenko occasionally gets mistaken for Kevin De Bruyne by fans seeking selfies and autographs such is the slight physical similarity. But such is the rising appreciation of Zinchenko’s contribution to Manchester City’s fortunes that the Ukrainian’s signature and photo are increasingly, and rightly, prized. City were indebted to many performers for their pivotal 2-0 Premier League win over Manchester United last night: Bernardo Silva’s goal and movement; David Silva’s return to complete sharpness; Ilkay Gundogan’s control in the second half; Ederson’s assurance with one key interception on Marcus Rashford; Sergio Agüero’s selflessness; Leroy Sané’s goalscoring impact from the bench; and the running and decision-making of Raheem Sterling. Zinchenko, a central midfielder by trade, has filled in ably at left back EPA/NIGEL RODDISZinchenko is not among the stellar names of Pep Guardiola’s squad, and did not receive many mentions…

Source: The Times April 25, 2019 11:03 UTC